Proverbs 20:6
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?
American King James Version (AKJV)
Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?
American Standard Version (ASV)
Most men will proclaim every one his own kindness; But a faithful man who can find?
Basic English Translation (BBE)
Most men make no secret of their kind acts: but where is a man of good faith to be seen?
Webster's Revision
Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?
World English Bible
Many men claim to be men of unfailing love, but who can find a faithful man?
English Revised Version (ERV)
Most men wilt proclaim every one his own kindness: but a faithful man who can find?
Clarke's Proverbs 20:6 Bible Commentary
Most men will proclaim - Many men merciful ben clepid: a feithful man forsoth, who schal finde? Old MS. Bible.
Barnes's Proverbs 20:6 Bible Commentary
Goodness - With the special sense of bounty, beneficence. Contrast promise and performance. People boast of their liberality, yet we look in vain for the fulfillment of actual obligations.