Ecclesiastes 7:20

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

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 7:20

BSB
Surely there is no righteous man on earth who does good and never sins.
AKJV
For there is not a just man on earth, that does good, and sins not.
CPDV
But there is no just man on earth, who does good and does not sin.
ERV
Surely there is not a righteous man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
NHEB
Surely there is not a righteous man on earth, who does good and doesn't sin.
SMT
For not a just man in the earth, who shall do good and not sin.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 7:20

ForthereisnotajustH6662AdjectivemanH120Noun MasculineuponearthH776Noun FemininethatdoethH6213VerbgoodH2896andsinnethH2398Verbnot

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 7:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 7:20
Summary
All humans are imperfect sinners
Place
Earth
Event
Declaring universal human sinfulness
Estimated Time Period
c. 3rd century BC
Category
Wisdom