Romans 3:20

For in his presence no flesh shall be justified by the works of the law. For knowledge of sin is through the law

Other versions

King James Version

Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.

English Standard Version

For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin.

New International Version

Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin.