Ecclesiastes 7:20 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

There is no person on earth who is perfectly righteous, who does good and never sins.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse acknowledges that every human being falls short of perfect goodness and makes mistakes.

📚 Historical Context

This comes from the book of Ecclesiastes, written by Solomon (or attributed to him) during Israel's golden age. The author was reflecting on life's realities after experiencing great wisdom, wealth, and power. This observation about universal human imperfection was part of his broader meditation on the complexities and limitations of earthly life.

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