Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.

General references

Bible References

Leaveth

Genesis 17:7
I'm establishing my covenant between me and you, and with your descendants who come after you, generation after generation, as an eternal covenant, to be your God and your descendants' God after you.
Psalm 25:12
Who is the man who fears the LORD? God will teach him the path he should choose.
Psalm 102:28
May the descendants of your servants live securely, and may their children be established in your presence." Davidic
Psalm 112:2
His descendants will be powerful in the land, a generation of the upright who will be blessed.
Psalm 128:6
And may you see your children's children! Peace be on Israel! A Song of Ascents

The wealth

Proverbs 28:8
Whoever gains wealth by charging exorbitant interest collects it for someone who is kind to the poor.
Job 27:16
"Though he hoards silver like dust, and stores away garments like clay,
Ecclesiastes 2:26
After all, to the person who is good in God's sight, he gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy, but to the sinner he gives the troublesome task of acquiring and accumulating in order to leave it to someone who is good in the sight of God. This also is pointless and chasing after the wind.

General references

Genesis 31:9
"So God has taken away your father's livestock and has given them to me.
Deuteronomy 28:4
"Blessed will your children be, as well as the produce of your land, the offspring of your beasts and cattle, and the offspring of your flock.

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