Proverbs 20:7-8

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

8 When a king sits on his throne to judge, he winnows out all evil with his eyes.

Proverbs 20:7-8 In-Context

5 The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.

6 Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find?

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

8 When a king sits on his throne to judge, he winnows out all evil with his eyes.

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

10 Differing weights and differing measures— the LORD detests them both.

Cross References

• 1. S Psalms 26:1
• 2. Psalms 37:25-26; Psalms 112:2
• 3. S 1 Kings 7:7
• 4. ver 26; Proverbs 25:4-5