because by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified in his sight; for through the law cometh the knowledge of sin.

Because by the works of the law no man is able to have righteousness in his eyes, for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.

διοτι εξ εργων νομου δεν θελει δικαιωθη ουδεμια σαρξ ενωπιον αυτου· επειδη δια του νομου γινεται η γνωρισις της αμαρτιας.

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.