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I have discovered this principle of life—that when I want to do what is right, I inevitably do what is wrong.
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American Standard Version
I find then the law, that, to me who would do good, evil is present.
Christian Standard Bible
So I discover this law: When I want to do what is good, evil is present with me.
English Standard Version
So I find it to be a law that when I want to do right, evil lies close at hand.
King James Version
I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.
New American Standard Bible
I find then the principle that evil is present in me, the one who wants to do good.
New International Version
So I find this law at work: Although I want to do good, evil is right there with me.
New King James Version
I find then a law, that evil is present with me, the one who wills to do good.
World English Bible
I find then the law that, while I desire to do good, evil is present.