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.