Proverbs 20:6
¶ Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?
Most {H7230} men {H120} will proclaim {H7121} every one {H376} his own goodness {H2617}: but a faithful {H529} man {H376} who can find {H4672}?
Most people announce that they show kindness, but who can find someone faithful [enough to do it]?
Many a man proclaims his loving devotion, but who can find a trustworthy man?
Most men will proclaim every one his own kindness; But a faithful man who can find?
Cross-References
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Psalms 12:1 (7 votes)
¶ To the chief Musician upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David. Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men. -
Matthew 6:2 (6 votes)
Therefore when thou doest [thine] alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. -
Luke 18:8 (5 votes)
I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? -
Luke 18:11 (4 votes)
The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men [are], extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. -
Proverbs 27:2 (4 votes)
¶ Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips. -
Proverbs 25:14 (4 votes)
¶ Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift [is like] clouds and wind without rain. -
Luke 22:33 (4 votes)
And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death.
Commentary
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