Other translations
New Catholic Bible
And if lack of strength prevents him from sinning, he will nevertheless do evil deeds at the first opportunity.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Even if lack of strength keeps him from sinning, he will nevertheless do evil when he finds the opportunity.
Good News Translation®
If for some reason they are unable to sin now, they'll get around to it at the first opportunity.
Wycliffe Bible
Though he is forbidden of (or by) feebleness of strengths to do sin; if he findeth (the) time to do evil, he shall do evil. [And if of infirmity of strengths he is forbidden to sin; if he shall find time of evil doing, he shall evil do.]
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
And if by lack of strength he is prevented from sinning, he will do evil when he finds an opportunity.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Even if lack of strength keeps them from sinning, they will nevertheless do evil when they find the opportunity.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
Even if lack of strength keeps him from sinning, he will nevertheless do evil when he finds the opportunity.
Common English Bible © 2011
If they are prevented from sinning, it’s because they lack the strength. If they find an occasion, they will do evil.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Even if his lack of strength keeps him from sinning, when he finds the right time he will do harm.
Revised Standard Version
And if by lack of strength he is prevented from sinning, he will do evil when he finds an opportunity.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Even if lack of strength keeps him from sinning, he will nevertheless do evil when he finds the opportunity.