Ecclesiastes 7:20 kjv — For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.

King James Version

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

— Ecclesiastes 7:20, King James Version

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Ecclesiastes 7 — Context

17

Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time?

18

It 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.

19

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

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

21

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

22

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

23

All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me.

Ecclesiastes 7:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ecclesiastes 7:20 say?
Ecclesiastes 7:20 in the King James Version reads: “For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.”
Where is Ecclesiastes 7:20 in the Bible?
Ecclesiastes 7:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 7, verse 20.
Who wrote Ecclesiastes?
Ecclesiastes is traditionally attributed to Solomon (traditional; identified as "the Preacher, son of David"). It was written c. 940 BC.
What is the book of Ecclesiastes about?
Ecclesiastes is a candid meditation on life "under the sun" — its pleasures, its pains, and its apparent vanity. The Preacher tries wisdom, wealth, work, and pleasure, finds them all empty without God, and concludes that fearing God and keeping his commandments is the whole of man.
What are the major themes of Ecclesiastes?
Ecclesiastes explores themes including Vanity, Time, Meaning, Fear of God, Mortality. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ecclesiastes 7:20.
What translation should I read Ecclesiastes 7:20 in?
Ecclesiastes 7:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ecclesiastes 7:20?
Ecclesiastes 7:20 reads (KJV): “For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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