6 Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: [1] but a faithful man who can find?

7 The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.

Other Translations of Proverbs 20:6-7

New International Version

6 Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find?

7 The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them.

English Standard Version

6 Many a man proclaims his own steadfast love, but a faithful man who can find?

7 The righteous who walks in his integrity-- blessed are his children after him!

The Message

6 Lots of people claim to be loyal and loving, but where on earth can you find one?

7 God-loyal people, living honest lives, make it much easier for their children.

New King James Version

6 Most men will proclaim each his own goodness, But who can find a faithful man?

7 The righteous man walks in his integrity; His children are blessed after him.

New Living Translation

6 Many will say they are loyal friends, but who can find one who is truly reliable?

7 The godly walk with integrity; blessed are their children who follow them.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 20:6-7

Commentary on Proverbs 20:6

(Read Proverbs 20:6)

It is hard to find those that have done, and will do more good than they speak, or care to hear spoken of.

Commentary on Proverbs 20:7

(Read Proverbs 20:7)

A good man is not liable to uneasiness in contriving what he shall do, or in reflecting on what he has done, as those who walk in deceit. And his family fare better for his sake.