Ecclesiastes 7:20

20 Indeed, there is no one on earth who is righteous, no one who does what is right and never sins.

Ecclesiastes 7:20 in Other Translations

KJV
20 For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
ESV
20 Surely there is not a righteous man on earth who does good and never sins.
NLT
20 Not a single person on earth is always good and never sins.
MSG
20 There's not one totally good person on earth, Not one who is truly pure and sinless.
CSB
20 There is certainly no righteous man on the earth who does good and never sins.

Ecclesiastes 7:20 In-Context

18 It is good to grasp the one and not let go of the other. Whoever fears God will avoid all extremes.
19 Wisdom makes one wise person more powerful than ten rulers in a city.
20 Indeed, there is no one on earth who is righteous, no one who does what is right and never sins.
21 Do not pay attention to every word people say, or you may hear your servant cursing you—
22 for you know in your heart that many times you yourself have cursed others.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Psalms 14:3
  • 2. 1 Kings 8:46; S 2 Chronicles 6:36; S Job 4:17; S Proverbs 20:9; Romans 3:12; Romans 3:23
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