Proverbs 20:7 Meaning and Explanation
“The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →A righteous person's consistent integrity brings blessing to their descendants.
The Context of Proverbs 20:7
Proverbs connects personal righteousness to the welfare of one's family.
What Does Proverbs 20:7 Mean?
The just man conducts himself with integrity—he walks in it, meaning his life is shaped by alignment between conviction and action. He does not maintain one standard in public and another in private, but lives consistently according to his principles. This steadfastness marks the trajectory of his life.
His children inherit the fruit of this integrity. The blessing is not merely that they admire their father's character, but that they benefit from the stability, reputation, and ordered life that integrity creates. Living justly leaves a legacy of advantage and blessing for the next generation.
Proverbs 20:7 in the Original Language
'Integrity' (תֹּם, tom) — wholeness or completeness; living without division between inward conviction and outward conduct.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 20:7
What does Proverbs 20:7 mean?
A righteous person's consistent integrity brings blessing to their descendants.
What is the context of Proverbs 20:7?
Proverbs connects personal righteousness to the welfare of one's family.