Proverbs 20:6-8

New Catholic Bible

⁶Many declare their loyalty,
    but who can find someone truly faithful?
⁷When a man leads a blameless and upright life,
    blessed are the children who succeed him.
⁸A king who is seated on the throne of judgment
    will eradicate all evil with a mere glance.

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Proverbs 20:6-8

New International Version

⁶Many claim to have unfailing love,
but a faithful person who can find?^(A)

⁷The righteous lead blameless lives;^(B)
blessed are their children after them.^(C)

⁸When a king sits on his throne to judge,^(D)
he winnows out all evil with his eyes.^(E)

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Proverbs 20:6-8

English Standard Version

⁶Many a man ^(A)proclaims his own steadfast love,
    but ^(B)a faithful man who can find?
⁷The righteous who ^(C)walks in his integrity—
    ^(D)blessed are his children after him!
⁸^(E)A king who sits on the throne of judgment
    ^(F)winnows all evil with his eyes.