Ecclesiastes 7:20 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

Certainly, there is no one so righteous on earth that he always does what is good and never sins.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

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

DBY:

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

ERV:

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

JPS:

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

WBS:

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

WEB:

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

YLT:

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

Ecclesiastes 7:20 Cross References

XREF:

1 Kings 8:46 "When they sin against You (for there is no man who does not sin) and You are angry with them and deliver them to an enemy, so that they take them away captive to the land of the enemy, far off or near;

2 Chronicles 6:36 "When they sin against You (for there is no man who does not sin) and You are angry with them and deliver them to an enemy, so that they take them away captive to a land far off or near,

Psalm 143:2 And do not enter into judgment with Your servant, For in Your sight no man living is righteous.

Proverbs 20:9 Who can say, "I have cleansed my heart, I am pure from my sin "?

Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

WES:

7:20 Sinneth not - Who is universally and perfectly good.

MHC:

7:11-22 Wisdom is as good as an inheritance, yea better. It shelters from the storms and scorching heat of trouble. Wealth will not lengthen out the natural life; but true wisdom will give spiritual life, and strengthen men for services under their sufferings. Let us look upon the disposal of our condition as the work of God, and at last all will appear to have been for the best. In acts of righteousness, be not carried into heats or passions, no, not by a zeal for God. Be not conceited of thine own abilities; nor find fault with every thing, nor busy thyself in other men's matters. Many who will not be wrought upon by the fear of God, and the dread of hell, will avoid sins which ruin their health and estate, and expose to public justice. But those that truly fear God, have but one end to serve, therefore act steadily. If we say we have not sinned, we deceive ourselves. Every true believer is ready to say, God be merciful to me a sinner. Forget not at the same time, that personal righteousness, walking in newness of life, is the only real evidence of an interest by faith in the righteousness of the Redeemer. Wisdom teaches us not to be quick in resenting affronts. Be not desirous to know what people say; if they speak well of thee, it will feed thy pride, if ill, it will stir up thy passion. See that thou approve thyself to God and thine own conscience, and then heed not what men say of thee; it is easier to pass by twenty affronts than to avenge one. When any harm is done to us, examine whether we have not done as bad to others.

CONC:

Continually Doesn't Free Indeed Righteous Righteousness Sin Sinneth Sins Surely

Continually Earth Free Good Indeed Right Righteous Righteousness Sin Sinneth Sins Surely

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