Bible verse

Proverbs 20:9

Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin”?

Proverbs 20:9 · BSB

Proverbs 20:9 in context

The verses around it, from Proverbs 20.

5 The intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.

6 Many a man proclaims his loving devotion, but who can find a trustworthy man?

7 The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him.

8 A king who sits on a throne to judge sifts out all evil with his eyes.

9 Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin”?

10 Differing weights and unequal measures—both are detestable to the LORD.

11 Even a young man is known by his actions—whether his conduct is pure and upright.

12 Ears that hear and eyes that see—the LORD has made them both.

13 Do not love sleep, or you will grow poor; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of food.

Read all of Proverbs 20

Proverbs 20:9 in other translations

KJV

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

ASV

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

ERV

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

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