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A good man leaves an inheritance to his children`s children, But the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.
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Character Creates Inheritance
Commentators suggest the 'good man' who leaves a lasting inheritance is characterized by generosity and a lack of anxiety about riches. Charles Ellicott defines this person as 'liberal' and 'unselfish,' while Matthew Henry notes that the 'servant of God who is not anxious about riches takes the best method of providing for his children.' The focus is on godly character, not just financial accumulation.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
An expression of trust that in the long run the anomalies of the world are rendered even (Compare to the marginal references). The heaped-up treasu…
19th Century
Anglican
A good man.— As this corresponds to the “just” man in the next line, who is one who “renders to all their due” (see above on Prove…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
A good [man] leaveth an inheritance to his children's children He not only has a suff…
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The servant of God who is not anxious about riches takes the best method of providing for his children.
