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What does Proverbs 13:25 mean?

Good people have enough to satisfy them, but the wicked are always hungry for more. Proverbs 13:25 - Modern Text Bible

(Living rightly brings contentment, while evil leads to endless dissatisfaction.)

People who live with integrity find satisfaction, while those driven by greed or wrongdoing never feel like they have enough. The Hebrew word for "satisfy" is sava, meaning to be filled or content. The verse challenges the idea that more is always better; instead, it says that a clear conscience and right living bring a kind of fullness that money can't buy. Greed, on the other hand, leads to a hunger that never goes away.

If you're always chasing the next thing and still feel empty, this verse suggests that real satisfaction comes from living honestly and doing what's right. It's not about having everything, but about being able to enjoy what you have. If you want to feel full, focus less on getting more and more on living well.