English Standard Version
Proverbs 13:25
25The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, but the belly of the wicked suffers want.
Proverbs 13:25 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
- New International Version (NIV)The righteous eat to their hearts’ content, but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul, But the stomach of the wicked shall be in want.
- New Living Translation (NLT)The godly eat to their hearts’ content, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.
Context of Proverbs 13:25
23The fallow ground of the poor would yield much food, but it is swept away through injustice. 24Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him. The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, but the belly of the wicked suffers want.
Read all of Proverbs 13Proverbs 13:25 word by word
צַדִּ֗יק אֹ֭כֵל לְשֹׂ֣בַע נַפְשׁ֑וֹ וּבֶ֖טֶן רְשָׁעִ֣ים תֶּחְסָֽר׃ פRead the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 13:25
- Psalms 34:10The young lions suffer want and hunger; but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.
- Psalms 37:3Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness.
- 1 Timothy 4:8for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.
- Hebrews 13:5Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."
- Proverbs 6:11and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man.
- Proverbs 24:34and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man.
- Deuteronomy 28:48therefore you shall serve your enemies whom the Lord will send against you, in hunger and thirst, in nakedness, and lacking everything. And he will put a yoke of iron on your neck until he has destroyed you.
- Deuteronomy 32:24they shall be wasted with hunger, and devoured by plague and poisonous pestilence; I will send the teeth of beasts against them, with the venom of things that crawl in the dust.
- Isaiah 65:13Therefore thus says the Lord God: "Behold, my servants shall eat, but you shall be hungry; behold, my servants shall drink, but you shall be thirsty; behold, my servants shall rejoice, but you shall be put to shame;
- 2 Thessalonians 3:10For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat.
Commentaries on Proverbs 13:25
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 25To the satisfying of his soul - His desires are all moderate; he is contented with his circumstances, and is pleased with the lot which God is pleased to send. The wicked, though he use all shifts and expedients to acquire earthly good, not sticking even at rapine and wrong, is frequently in real want, and always dissatisfied with his portion. A contented mind is a continual feast. At such feasts he eats not.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 25Verse 25 It is the misery of the wicked, that even their sensual appetites are always craving. The righteous feeds on the word and ordinances, to the satisfying of his soul with the promises of the gospel, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the Bread of life.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2525. The comparative temporal prosperity of the righteous and wicked, rather than contentment and discontent, is noted.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 13
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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