Proverbs 20:7-9

International Standard Version

⁷The righteous person lives a life of integrity;
happy are his children who follow him!

⁸A king sits on a throne of justice,
sifting out all sorts of evil with his glance.

⁹Who can say, “My intentions are pure;
I am clean from any sin?”

Proverbs 20:7-9

New International Version

⁷The righteous lead blameless lives;^(A)
blessed are their children after them.^(B)

⁸When a king sits on his throne to judge,^(C)
he winnows out all evil with his eyes.^(D)

⁹Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure;^(E)
I am clean and without sin”?^(F)

International Standard Version (ISV)

New International Version (NIV)