Proverbs 20:6
The Scripture
(6) Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the king of Israel is warned against the folly of the wicked, who boast of their strength but lack true wisdom, and the passage contrasts the fleeting nature of power with the lasting value of prudence. The passage also reflects on the consequences of pride and the importance of humility, urging listeners to seek knowledge rather than rely on empty boasts.
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Proverbs 25:14Proverbs 27:2Matthew 6:2Luke 18:8Luke 18:11Luke 18:28Luke 22:33II Corinthians 12:11Psalms 12:1Ecclesiastes 7:28Jeremiah 5:1Micah 7:2
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