Proverbs 20:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 20:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 20:6 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find? goodness: or, bounty" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 20:6 — KJV
“Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find? goodness: or, bounty”
— Proverbs 20:6 (KJV)
Proverbs 20:6 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 20:6
“And he commanded the steward of his house, saying, Fill the men's sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put every man's money in his sack's mouth. the steward...: Heb. him that was over his house”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 20:6: men, every, one
“Send thou men, that they may search the land of Canaan, which I give unto the children of Israel: of every tribe of their fathers shall ye send a man, every one a ruler among them.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 20:6: men, every, one
“And they caught every one his fellow by the head, and thrust his sword in his fellow's side; so they fell down together: wherefore that place was called Helkathhazzurim, which is in Gibeon. Helkathhazzurim: that is, The field of strong men”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 20:6: men, every, one
“Hearken not to Hezekiah: for thus saith the king of Assyria, Make an agreement with me by a present, and come out to me, and then eat ye every man of his own vine, and every one of his fig tree, and drink ye every one the waters of his cistern: Make...: or, Seek my favour: Heb. Make with me a blessing cistern: or, pit”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 20:6: men, every, one
“The son of a woman of the daughters of Dan, and his father was a man of Tyre, skilful to work in gold, and in silver, in brass, in iron, in stone, and in timber, in purple, in blue, and in fine linen, and in crimson; also to grave any manner of graving, and to find out every device which shall be put to him, with thy cunning men, and with the cunning men of my lord David thy father.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 20:6: men, every, one
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