7 The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them.

Other Translations of Proverbs 20:7

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

7 The righteous who walks in his integrity-- blessed are his children after him!

The Message

7 God-loyal people, living honest lives, make it much easier for their children.

New King James Version

7 The righteous man walks in his integrity; His children are blessed after him.

New Living Translation

7 The godly walk with integrity; blessed are their children who follow them.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 20:7

Commentary on Proverbs 20:7

(Read Proverbs 20:7)

A good man is not liable to uneasiness in contriving what he shall do, or in reflecting on what he has done, as those who walk in deceit. And his family fare better for his sake.