Bible verse

Proverbs 20:6

Many a man proclaims his loving devotion, but who can find a trustworthy man?

Proverbs 20:6 · BSB

Proverbs 20:6 in context

The verses around it, from Proverbs 20.

2 The terror of a king is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him forfeits his own life.

3 It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.

4 The slacker does not plow in season; at harvest time he looks, but nothing is there.

5 The intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.

6 Many a man proclaims his loving devotion, but who can find a trustworthy man?

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

8 A king who sits on a throne to judge sifts out all evil with his eyes.

9 Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin”?

10 Differing weights and unequal measures—both are detestable to the LORD.

Read all of Proverbs 20

Proverbs 20:6 in other translations

KJV

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

ASV

Most men will proclaim every one his own kindness; But a faithful man who can find?

ERV

Most men wilt proclaim every one his own kindness: but a faithful man who can find?

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