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.
The wealth
General references
Bible References
Leaveth
Genesis 17:7
I will confirm my covenant as a perpetual covenant between me and you. It will extend to your descendants after you throughout their generations. I will be your God and the God of your descendants after you.
Psalm 25:12
The Lord shows his faithful followers the way they should live.
Psalm 102:28
The children of your servants will settle down here, and their descendants will live securely in your presence."
Psalm 112:2
His descendants will be powerful on the earth; the godly will be blessed.
Psalm 128:6
and that you might see your grandchildren. May Israel experience peace!
The wealth
Proverbs 28:8
The one who increases his wealth by increasing interest gathers it for someone who is gracious to the needy.
Job 27:16
If he piles up silver like dust and stores up clothing like mounds of clay,
Ecclesiastes 2:26
For to the one who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy, but to the sinner, he gives the task of amassing wealth -- only to give it to the one who pleases God. This task of the wicked is futile -- like chasing the wind!
General references
Genesis 31:9
In this way God has snatched away your father's livestock and given them to me.
Deuteronomy 28:4
Your children will be blessed, as well as the produce of your soil, the offspring of your livestock, the calves of your herds, and the lambs of your flocks.