Proverbs 20:7
The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.
Original Language Analysis
מִתְהַלֵּ֣ךְ
man walketh
H1980
מִתְהַלֵּ֣ךְ
man walketh
Strong's:
H1980
Word #:
1 of 6
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
בְּתֻמּ֣וֹ
in his integrity
H8537
בְּתֻמּ֣וֹ
in his integrity
Strong's:
H8537
Word #:
2 of 6
completeness; figuratively, prosperity; usually (morally) innocence
אַשְׁרֵ֖י
are blessed
H835
אַשְׁרֵ֖י
are blessed
Strong's:
H835
Word #:
4 of 6
happiness; only in masculine plural construction as interjection, how happy!
Cross References
Psalms 112:2His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.Psalms 37:26He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.Jeremiah 32:39And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me for ever, for the good of them, and of their children after them:2 Corinthians 1:12For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.Acts 2:39For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.Proverbs 19:1Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.Proverbs 13:22A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.Proverbs 14:2He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.Genesis 17:7And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee.Psalms 26:1Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide.
Historical Context
Israelite culture understood identity corporately—one's actions affected the entire family's status. A righteous father's legacy provided social, spiritual, and material advantages to descendants.
Questions for Reflection
- What legacy of integrity are you building for those who come after you?
- How have you benefited from previous generations' righteous example?
Analysis & Commentary
The just walk in integrity, leaving a heritage of blessing for their children. Righteousness has generational impact—children blessed by parents' godly example and reputation. This demonstrates covenant theology's emphasis on God's promises extending to believers' households.