Many a man proclaims his own loyalty,
but who can find a trustworthy man?(A)

The one who lives with integrity is righteous;(B)
his children[a] who come after him will be happy.(C)

A king sitting on a throne to judge
sifts out all evil with his eyes.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 20:7 Lit sons

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

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

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

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