Proverbs 20:7
The chyldren of the iust man which walketh vprightly, shalbe blessed after hym.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.
In Context
6Many there be that woulde be called good doers: but where shall one finde a faythfull man?
8A kyng that sitteth in the throne of iudgement, chaseth away all euyll with his looke.
Cross References
Proverbs 13:22He that is vertuous leaueth an heritaunce vnto his childers children, & the riches of ye sinner is layde vp for the iust.
Proverbs 14:26In the feare of the Lord is an assured strength: and his children are vnder a sure defence.
Isaiah 33:15He that leadeth a godly life, and speaketh the trueth, he that abhorreth gaynes by violence and deceipt, he that kepeth his hande that he touche no rewarde, which stoppeth his eares that he heare no counsayle agaynst the innocent blood, which holdeth downe his eyes that he see no euyll:
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 20:7
6 Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find? Note, 1. It is easy to find those that will pretend to be kind and liberal. Many a man will call himself a man of mercy, will boast what good he has done and what good he designs to do, or, at least, what an affection he has to well-doing. Most men will talk a great deal of their charity, generosity, hospitality, and piety, will sound a trumpet to themselves, as the Pharisees, and what little goodness they have will proclaim it… Read the whole commentary →