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Proverbs 13:25
25The godly eat to their hearts’ content, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.
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.
- English Standard Version (ESV)The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, but the belly of the wicked suffers want.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul, But the stomach of the wicked shall be in want.
Context of Proverbs 13:25
23A poor person’s farm may produce much food, but injustice sweeps it all away. 24Those who spare the rod of discipline hate their children. Those who love their children care enough to discipline them. The godly eat to their hearts’ content, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.
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 34:10Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry, but those who trust in the Lord will lack no good thing.
- Psalms 37:3Trust in the Lord and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper.
- 1 Timothy 4:8“Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.”
- Hebrews 13:5Don’t love money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.”
- Proverbs 6:11then poverty will pounce on you like a bandit; scarcity will attack you like an armed robber.
- Proverbs 24:34then poverty will pounce on you like a bandit; scarcity will attack you like an armed robber.
- Deuteronomy 28:48you will serve your enemies whom the Lord will send against you. You will be left hungry, thirsty, naked, and lacking in everything. The Lord will put an iron yoke on your neck, oppressing you harshly until he has destroyed you.
- Deuteronomy 32:24I will weaken them with famine, burning fever, and deadly disease. I will send the fangs of wild beasts and poisonous snakes that glide in the dust.
- Isaiah 65:13Therefore, this is what the Sovereign Lord says: “My servants will eat, but you will starve. My servants will drink, but you will be thirsty. My servants will rejoice, but you will be sad and ashamed.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:10Even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “Those unwilling to work will not get to 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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