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Jewish 1105 · Rashi on the Prophets and Writings, Proverbs 20:6

Rashi, on Prov 20:6

Rashi · 1040–1105
Prov 20:6 · Douay-Rheims
“Many men are called merciful: but who shall find a faithful man?”
On this verse:
“Many people call upon the man who promises them kindness There are many people who rely on their friends who promise them kindness, and they call them at the time of their straits. but who can find a trustworthy man? who promises and keeps his promise. who promises them kindness Heb. איש חסדו, lit. a man of his kindness, who promises him to do kindness.”

Hebrew and Aramaic words are the commentator’s citations of the sacred text; the English translation that follows each is the translator’s.

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