Proverbs 13:25
New International Version
The righteous eat to their hearts’ content, but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.

New Living Translation
The godly eat to their hearts’ content, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.

English Standard Version
The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, but the belly of the wicked suffers want.

Berean Standard Bible
A righteous man eats to his heart’s content, but the stomach of the wicked is empty.

King James Bible
The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.

New King James Version
The righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul, But the stomach of the wicked shall be in want.

New American Standard Bible
The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, But the stomach of the wicked is in need.

NASB 1995
The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, But the stomach of the wicked is in need.

NASB 1977
The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, But the stomach of the wicked is in want.

Legacy Standard Bible
The righteous eats to the satisfaction of his soul, But the stomach of the wicked lacks.

Amplified Bible
The [consistently] righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, But the stomach of the wicked is in need [of bread].

Christian Standard Bible
A righteous person eats until he is satisfied, but the stomach of the wicked is empty.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
A righteous man eats until he is satisfied, but the stomach of the wicked is empty.

American Standard Version
The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul; But the belly of the wicked shall want.

Contemporary English Version
If you live right, you will have plenty to eat; if you don't live right, you will go away empty.

English Revised Version
The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
A righteous person eats to satisfy his appetite, but the bellies of wicked people are always empty.

Good News Translation
The righteous have enough to eat, but the wicked are always hungry.

International Standard Version
A righteous person eats to his heart's content, but the stomach of the wicked remains hungry.

Majority Standard Bible
A righteous man eats to his heart’s content, but the stomach of the wicked is empty.

NET Bible
The righteous has enough food to satisfy his appetite, but the belly of the wicked lacks food.

New Heart English Bible
The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.

Webster's Bible Translation
The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.

World English Bible
The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The righteous is eating to the satiety of his soul, "" And the belly of the wicked lacks!

Young's Literal Translation
The righteous is eating to the satiety of his soul, And the belly of the wicked lacketh!

Smith's Literal Translation
The just one ate to fill his soul: and the belly of the unjust shall want.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The just eateth and filleth his soul: but the belly of the wicked is never to be filled.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The just eats and fills his soul. But the belly of the impious is never satisfied.

New American Bible
When the just eat, their hunger is appeased; but the belly of the wicked suffers want.

New Revised Standard Version
The righteous have enough to satisfy their appetite, but the belly of the wicked is empty.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The righteous man eats and is satisfied; but the belly of the wicked shall want.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The righteous eats and satisfies his soul, and the belly of the evil will want.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his desire; But the belly of the wicked shall want.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
A just man eats and satisfies his soul: but the souls of the ungodly are in want.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
A Father's Discipline
24He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently. 25A righteous man eats to his heart’s content, but the stomach of the wicked is empty.

Cross References
Psalm 34:10
Young lions go lacking and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.

Matthew 5:6
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

Psalm 37:25
I once was young and now am old, yet never have I seen the righteous abandoned or their children begging for bread.

Luke 6:21
Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.

Psalm 23:1
A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

John 6:35
Jesus answered, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger, and whoever believes in Me will never thirst.

Psalm 145:15-16
The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their food in season. / You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing.

Philippians 4:19
And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

Psalm 107:9
For He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.

Matthew 6:31-33
Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ / For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. / But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

Isaiah 65:13
Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: “My servants will eat, but you will go hungry; My servants will drink, but you will go thirsty; My servants will rejoice, but you will be put to shame.

1 Timothy 6:8
But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these.

Psalm 132:15
I will bless her with abundant provisions; I will satisfy her poor with bread.

2 Corinthians 9:8
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

Psalm 84:11
For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.


Treasury of Scripture

The righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.

righteous

Psalm 34:10
The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing.

Psalm 37:3,16,18,19
Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed…

1 Timothy 4:8
For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.

the belly

Proverbs 6:11
So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man.

Proverbs 24:34
So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.

Deuteronomy 28:48
Therefore shalt thou serve thine enemies which the LORD shall send against thee, in hunger, and in thirst, and in nakedness, and in want of all things: and he shall put a yoke of iron upon thy neck, until he have destroyed thee.

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Proverbs 13
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The righteous
In the Hebrew text, the word for "righteous" is "צַדִּיק" (tzaddik), which refers to someone who is just, lawful, and in right standing with God. In the context of Proverbs, the righteous are those who live according to God's commandments and seek to align their lives with His will. Historically, the concept of righteousness in the Old Testament is deeply connected to covenantal faithfulness, where individuals are seen as righteous when they uphold their part of the covenant with God. This righteousness is not merely about legalistic adherence to the law but involves a heart posture of humility and obedience.

eat to their hearts’ content
The phrase suggests a state of satisfaction and fulfillment. In Hebrew, the word "שָׂבַע" (sava) is used, which means to be satisfied or filled. This implies that the righteous experience a deep sense of contentment and provision, not just physically but spiritually and emotionally. In the ancient Near Eastern context, eating to one's heart's content was a sign of blessing and abundance, often associated with God's favor. This reflects the biblical principle that those who follow God's ways are provided for and find true satisfaction in Him.

but the stomach
The Hebrew word for "stomach" is "בֶּטֶן" (beten), which can also mean belly or womb. It symbolizes the innermost part of a person, often associated with desires and needs. In biblical literature, the stomach is sometimes used metaphorically to represent one's appetites or cravings. This highlights the contrast between the righteous, who are satisfied, and the wicked, who are driven by unfulfilled desires.

of the wicked
The term "wicked" in Hebrew is "רָשָׁע" (rasha), referring to those who are morally wrong, guilty, or hostile to God. The wicked are characterized by their rebellion against God's laws and their pursuit of selfish desires. Throughout Proverbs, the wicked are often depicted as those who reject wisdom and understanding, leading to their downfall. This word underscores the moral and spiritual state of those who are opposed to God's ways.

goes hungry
The phrase "goes hungry" is derived from the Hebrew word "חָסֵר" (chaser), meaning to lack or be in want. This indicates a state of deficiency and unmet needs. In the biblical context, hunger is not just a physical condition but also a spiritual one, representing a life devoid of God's presence and blessing. The imagery of hunger serves as a powerful metaphor for the emptiness and dissatisfaction that accompany a life lived apart from God. It contrasts sharply with the fulfillment experienced by the righteous, emphasizing the consequences of living in opposition to divine wisdom.

(25) The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul--i.e., has enough for his wants. (See above on Proverbs 10:3.)

Verse 25. - The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul (comp. Proverbs 10:3; Psalm 34:10). The good man has always enough to satisfy his wants, because he is temperate, and his substance has the blessing of God. "The chief thing for life," says Siracides (Ecclus. 29:21), "is water, and bread, and clothing, and a house to cover shame." The belly of the wicked shall want. The wicked are punished by penury and desires never satisfied. These different results are providentially ordered.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
A righteous
צַדִּ֗יק (ṣad·dîq)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 6662: Just, righteous

man eats
אֹ֭כֵל (’ō·ḵêl)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 398: To eat

to his heart’s
נַפְשׁ֑וֹ (nap̄·šōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion

content,
לְשֹׂ֣בַע (lə·śō·ḇa‘)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7648: Satisfaction, joy)

but the stomach
וּבֶ֖טֶן (ū·ḇe·ṭen)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 990: The belly, the womb, the bosom, body of anything

of the wicked
רְשָׁעִ֣ים (rə·šā·‘îm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person

is empty.
תֶּחְסָֽר׃ (teḥ·sār)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 2637: To lack, need, be lacking, decrease


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