The quotation (Rom_3:10-18) is from several passages, of O.T. All refer to the same subject. Figure of speech Gnome (App-6). verses: Rom_3:10-12 (general) are from Ecc_7:20. Psa_14:2, Psa_14:3; Psa_53:2, Psa_53:3-4; verses: Rom_3:13-18 (particular) are from Psa_5:9-10; Psa_140:3; Psa_10:7. Isa_59:7, Isa_59:8. Psa_36:1. Verification of these references, from the standpoint of Paul's argument, throws much light upon the O.T. passage, in which they occur.
There . . . one. Literally: There is not (Greek. ou) a righteous (man), not even one.