Proverbs 20:9

Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 20:9

BSB
Who can say, "I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin"?
AKJV
Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?
CPDV
Who is able to say: "My heart is clean. I am pure from sin?"
ERV
Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?
NHEB
Who can say, "I have made my heart pure. I am clean and without sin?"
SMT
Who shall say, I cleansed my heart; I was pure from my sin?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 20:9

WhocansayH559VerbIhavemademyheartH3820Noun MasculinecleanH2135VerbIampureH2891VerbfrommysinH2403Noun Feminine

Commentary for Proverbs 20:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 20:9
Summary
Human perfection and moral cleanliness prove impossible.
Event
Question about human moral capacity
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom