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Ecclesiastes 7:20

For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
Ecclesiastes 7:20 · King James Version

In other versions

  • Surely there is not a righteous man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.

    ASV

  • There is no man on earth of such righteousness that he does good and is free from sin all his days.

    BBE

  • Surely there is not a righteous man upon earth, that doeth good and sinneth not.

    DBY

  • Surely there is not a righteous man on earth, who does good and doesn't sin.

    WEB

  • Because there is not a righteous man on earth that doth good and sinneth not.

    YLT

  • For there is not a just man upon earth, that does good, and sins not.

    ENG

  • For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.

    WBT

  • Surely there is no righteous man on earth who does good and never sins.

    BSB

In context

18It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from this withdraw not thine hand: for he that feareth God shall come forth of them all.

19Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.

20For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.

21Also take no heed unto all words that are spoken; lest thou hear thy servant curse thee:

22For oftentimes also thine own heart knoweth that thou thyself likewise hast cursed others.

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