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


In Context

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.

9 Who can say: My heart is clean, I am pure from sin?

Proverbs 20:7 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

20:7The just [man] walketh in his integrity: his children [are] blessed after him.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

20:7The righteous man leads a blameless life; blessed are his children after him.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

20:7A righteous man that walketh in his integrity, Blessed are his children after him.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

20:7The righteous walketh in his integrity: blessed are his children after him!

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

20:7A just man that walketh in his integrity, blessed are his children after him.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

20:7The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

20:7A righteous man walks in integrity. Blessed are his children after him.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

20:7The righteous is walking habitually in his integrity, O the happiness of his sons after him!

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

20:7The just man walks in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.