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Proverbs 20:6
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KJ21
Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness; but a faithful man, who can find?
ASV
Most men will proclaim every one his own kindness; But a faithful man who can find?
AMP
Many a man proclaims his own loyalty and goodness, But who can find a faithful and trustworthy man?
AMPC
Many a man proclaims his own loving-kindness and goodness, but a faithful man who can find?
BRG
Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?
CSB
Many a person proclaims his own loyalty, but who can find a trustworthy person?
CSBA
Many a person proclaims his own loyalty, but who can find a trustworthy person?
CEB
Many people will say that they are loyal, but who can find a reliable person?
CJB
Most people announce that they show kindness, but who can find someone faithful [enough to do it]?
CEV
There are many who say, “You can trust me!” But can they be trusted?
DARBY
Most men will proclaim every one his own kindness; but a faithful man who shall find?
DRA
Many men are called merciful: but who shall find a faithful man?
ERV
You might call many people your “friends,” but it is hard to find someone who can really be trusted.
EASY
Many people say that you can trust them. But it is difficult to find a truly faithful person.
EHV
Many people claim to be loyal, but who can find a trustworthy man?
ESV
Many a man proclaims his own steadfast love, but a faithful man who can find?
ESVUK
Many a man proclaims his own steadfast love, but a faithful man who can find?
EXB
Many people claim to be loyal, but it is hard to find a ·trustworthy [reliable] person.
GNV
Many men will boast every one of his own goodness: but who can find a faithful man?
GW
Many people declare themselves loyal, but who can find someone who is ⌞really⌟ trustworthy?
GNT
Everyone talks about how loyal and faithful he is, but just try to find someone who really is!
HCSB
Many a man proclaims his own loyalty, but who can find a trustworthy man?
ICB
Many people claim to be loyal. But it is hard to find someone who really can be trusted.
ISV
Many claim “I’m a loyal person!” but who can find someone who truly is?
JUB
¶ Most men will proclaim each one his own mercy, but who can find a man of truth?
KJV
Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?
AKJV
Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?
LSB
Many a man will call out his own lovingkindness, But a faithful man, who can find?
LEB
Many a person will proclaim his loyalty for himself, but a man who is trustworthy, who can find?
TLB
Most people will tell you what loyal friends they are, but are they telling the truth?
MSG
Lots of people claim to be loyal and loving, but where on earth can you find one?
MEV
Most men will proclaim everyone his own goodness, but who can find a faithful man?
NOG
Many people declare themselves loyal, but who can find someone who is really trustworthy?
NABRE
Many say, “My loyal friend,” but who can find someone worthy of trust?
NASB
Many a person proclaims his own loyalty, But who can find a trustworthy person?
NASB1995
Many a man proclaims his own loyalty, But who can find a trustworthy man?
NCB
Many declare their loyalty, but who can find someone truly faithful?
NCV
Many people claim to be loyal, but it is hard to find a trustworthy person.
NET
Many people profess their loyalty, but a faithful person—who can find?
NIRV
Many claim to have love that never fails. But who can find a faithful person?
NIV
Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find?
NIVUK
Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find?
NKJV
Most men will proclaim each his own goodness, But who can find a faithful man?
NLV
Many men tell about their own loving-kindness and good ways but who can find a faithful man?
NLT
Many will say they are loyal friends, but who can find one who is truly reliable?
NRSVA
Many proclaim themselves loyal, but who can find one worthy of trust?
NRSVACE
Many proclaim themselves loyal, but who can find one worthy of trust?
NRSVCE
Many proclaim themselves loyal, but who can find one worthy of trust?
NRSVUE
Many proclaim themselves loyal, but who can find one worthy of trust?
OJB
Rav adam will proclaim every one his own chesed, but an ish emunim (faithful man, loyal man) who can find one?
RGT
Many men will boast to every one of his own goodness. But who can find a faithful man?
RSV
Many a man proclaims his own loyalty, but a faithful man who can find?
RSVCE
Many a man proclaims his own loyalty, but a faithful man who can find?
TLV
Many a man proclaims his loyalty, but a faithful man who can find?
VOICE
Most people claim to be loyal, but can anyone find a trustworthy person?
WEB
Many men claim to be men of unfailing love, but who can find a faithful man?
WYC
Many men be called merciful; but who shall find a faithful man? (Many people be called, or be thought to be, merciful; but who shall truly find a faithful person?)
YLT
A multitude of men proclaim each his kindness, And a man of stedfastness who doth find?
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