Proverbs 20:6
Strong's Lexicon
Many
רָב־ (rāḇ-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's Hebrew 7230: 1) multitude, abundance, greatness 1a) multitude 1a1) abundance, abundantly 1a2) numerous 1b) greatness

a man
אָדָ֗ם (’ā·ḏām)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 120: 1) man, mankind 1a) man, human being 1b) man, mankind (much more frequently intended sense in OT) 1c) Adam, first man 1d) city in Jordan valley

proclaims
יִ֭קְרָא (yiq·rā)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 7121: 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen

his
אִ֣ישׁ (’îš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 376: 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)

loving devotion,
חַסְדּ֑וֹ (ḥas·dōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 2617: 1) goodness, kindness, faithfulness 2) a reproach, shame

but who
מִ֣י ()
Interrogative
Strong's Hebrew 4310: 1) who?, whose?, whom?, would that, whoever, whosoever

can find
יִמְצָֽא׃ (yim·ṣā)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 4672: 1) to find, attain to 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to find 1a1a) to find, secure, acquire, get (thing sought) 1a1b) to find (what is lost) 1a1c) to meet, encounter 1a1d) to find (a condition) 1a1e) to learn, devise 1a2) to find out 1a2a) to find out 1a2b) to detect 1a2c) to guess 1a3) to come upon, light upon 1a3a) to happen upon, meet, fall in with 1a3b) to hit 1a3c) to befall 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be found 1b1a) to be encountered, be lighted upon, be discovered 1b1b) to appear, be recognised 1b1c) to be discovered, be detected 1b1d) to be gained, be secured 1b2) to be, be found 1b2a) to be found in 1b2b) to be in the possession of 1b2c) to be found in (a place), happen to be 1b2d) to be left (after war) 1b2e) to be present 1b2f) to prove to be 1b2g) to be found sufficient, be enough 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to find, attain 1c2) to cause to light upon, come upon, come 1c3) to cause to encounter 1c4) to present (offering)

a trustworthy
אֱ֝מוּנִ֗ים (’ĕ·mū·nîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew 529: 1) faithfulness, trusting 1a) faithful, trusty (as adj.)

man ?
וְאִ֥ישׁ (wə·’îš)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's Hebrew 376: 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
Many a man proclaims his loving devotion, but who can find a trustworthy man?

Young's Literal Translation
A multitude of men proclaim each his kindness, And a man of stedfastness who doth find?

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Many a man proclaims his own loyalty, but who can find a trustworthy man?

New American Standard Bible
Many a man proclaims his own loyalty, But who can find a trustworthy man?

King James Bible
Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?
Parallel Verses
New International Version
Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find?

New Living Translation
Many will say they are loyal friends, but who can find one who is truly reliable?

English Standard Version
Many a man proclaims his own steadfast love, but a faithful man who can find?

New American Standard Bible
Many a man proclaims his own loyalty, But who can find a trustworthy man?

King James Bible
Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Many a man proclaims his own loyalty, but who can find a trustworthy man?

International Standard Version
Many claim "I'm a loyal person!" but who can find someone who truly is?

NET Bible
Many people profess their loyalty, but a faithful person--who can find?

American Standard Version
Most men will proclaim every one his own kindness; But a faithful man who can find?

English Revised Version
Most men wilt proclaim every one his own kindness: but a faithful man who can find?

Young's Literal Translation
A multitude of men proclaim each his kindness, And a man of stedfastness who doth find?
















Cross References
Matthew 6:2
Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Luke 18:8
I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?

Luke 18:11
The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

Psalm 12:1
Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men.

Proverbs 20:5
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.

Proverbs 25:14
Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.

Proverbs 1:1
The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;

Proverbs 20:4
The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.

Proverbs 20:3
It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

Proverbs 20:7
The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.

Proverbs 20:8
A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.
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