6Many men are called merciful: but who shall find a faithful man?


In Context

3 It is an honour for a man to separate himself from quarrels: but all fools are meddling with reproaches.

4 Because of the cold the sluggard would not plough: he shall beg therefore in the summer, and it shall not be given him.

5 Counsel in the heart of a man is like deep water: but a wise man will draw it out.

6 Many men are called merciful: but who shall find a faithful man?

7 The just that walketh in his simplicity, shall leave behind him blessed children.

8 The king, that sitteth on the throne of judgment, scattereth away all evil with his look.

Proverbs 20:6 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

20:6Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

20:6Many a man claims to have unfailing love, but a faithful man who can find?

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

20:6Most men will proclaim every one his own kindness; But a faithful man who can find?

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

20:6Most men will proclaim every one his own kindness; but a faithful man who shall find?

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

20:6Most men wilt proclaim every one his own kindness: but a faithful man who can find?

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

20:6Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

20:6Many men claim to be men of unfailing love, but who can find a faithful man?

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

20:6A multitude of men proclaim each his kindness, And a man of stedfastness who doth find?

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

20:6Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?