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Proverbs 14:2
He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: buthe that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.

Proverbs 19:1
Betteris the poor that walketh in his integrity, thanhe that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

Psalm 15:2
He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.

his children

Proverbs 13:22
A goodman leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinneris laid up for the just.

Genesis 17:7
And 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.

Psalm 37:26
He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seedis blessed.

blessed are his children after him.
This part of the verse highlights the generational impact of a righteous life. In ancient Israelite culture, blessings were often seen as tangible benefits, including prosperity, health, and peace. The idea is that the moral and ethical choices of one generation can lead to blessings for the next. This is consistent with the biblical principle of generational blessings and curses, as seen inExodus 20:5-6, where God promises to show love to a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments. The legacy of integrity can provide a stable and nurturing environment for children, setting a foundation for their own spiritual and moral development. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's faithfulness to those who are faithful to Him.

• Scripture paints righteousness as a real, observable condition, not an abstract ideal.Psalm 15:2 says, “He who walks with integrity and practices righteousness speaks truth in his heart,” echoing our proverb by tying right standing with right living.

• True righteousness begins with fearing the LORD (Proverbs 9:10) and trusting Him (Romans 3:22), then it flows outward in choices and relationships.

• A righteous man doesn’t claim perfection; he confesses sin quickly (1 John 1:9), keeps short accounts with God, and seeks to love Him “with all your heart” (Deuteronomy 6:5).

• Because God declares him righteous, he is free to live righteously—showing grace, justice, and mercy in daily life, just asMicah 6:8 commands.

• “Walks” points to the ongoing, everyday pattern of life. Integrity is consistency between private devotion and public action.

•Proverbs 10:9 affirms, “He who walks in integrity walks securely,” highlighting the safety and confidence that come from transparent living.

•Psalm 101:2 records David’s pledge: “I will walk within my house with integrity of heart.” Integrity starts at home before it can influence the community.

• Practical marks of integrity:

– Honest speech (Ephesians 4:25)

– Faithful business dealings (Leviticus 19:35-36)

– Keeping promises even when it hurts (Psalm 15:4)

– Refusing hidden sin (Proverbs 28:13)

• Such a life is possible because the Spirit empowers believers to “walk by the Spirit” (Galatians 5:16), producing fruit that matches profession.

• God’s design links generations.Psalm 112:2 states, “His descendants will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.”

• A parent’s integrity creates:

– Spiritual heritage: children hear and see the gospel lived out (2 Timothy 1:5).

– Relational security: love modeled in action (Colossians 3:21).

– Practical stability: honest work, wise stewardship, a good name (Proverbs 22:1).

• The blessing is more than material; it is covenantal.Exodus 20:6 promises mercy “to a thousand generations of those who love Me and keep My commandments.”

• Children still make personal choices (Ezekiel 18:20), yet a consistent godly example tilts the field toward faithfulness and favor.

• Even if a righteous parent feels unnoticed, God sees and rewards, often through the flourishing of the next generation (Proverbs 14:26).

Proverbs 20:7 assures us that righteousness is not merely believed—it is walked out with integrity, producing security and credibility. That steady integrity becomes fertile soil for God to bless the children who follow, reminding us that our daily choices reverberate through generations.

His children are blessed after him.--Comp.1Kings 15:4,Jeremiah 33:20-21.