Romans 7:18

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I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh; for I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For I know that in me, that is, in my flesh, dwells no good thing. For desire is present with me, but I don’t find it doing that which is good.
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G1063} I know{G1492}{(G5758)} that{G3754} in{G1722} me{G1698}(that is{G5123}{(G5748)}, in{G1722} my{G3450} flesh{G4561},) dwelleth{G3611}{(G5719)} no{G3756} good thing{G18}: for{G1063} to will{G2309}{(G5721)} is present{G3873}{(G5736)} with me{G3427}; but{G1161} how to perform{G2716}{(G5738)} that which is good{G2570} I find{G2147}{(G5719)} not{G3756}.
Strong's King James
(18) because I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is in my flesh! For the wanting is present in me but the good produce isn't
The F.O.G
[18] I know that nothing good lives in my fallen nature. The desire to do good is present within me, but the power to accomplish it eludes me.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
for I have known that there doth not dwell in me, that is, in my flesh, good: for to will is present with me, and to work that which is right I do not find,
Young's Literal Translation

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