Romans 7:9-12

9I was once alive without [knowledge of] the Law; but when the commandment came [and I understood its meaning], sin became alive and I died [since the Law sentenced me to death].

10And the very commandment which was intended to bring life, actually proved to bring death for me.

11For sin, seizing its opportunity through the commandment, beguiled and completely deceived me, and using it as a weapon killed me [separating me from God].

12So then, the Law is holy, and the commandment is holy and righteous and good.