Psalm 73:13 - The Scriptures 1998

¹³ Indeed, in vain have I cleansed my heart, And washed my hands in innocence.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹³ Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹³ Surely then in vain have I cleansed my heart and washed my hands in innocency.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹³ Surely in vain have I cleansed my heart, And washed my hands in innocency;

Common English Bible

¹³ Meanwhile, I’ve kept my heart pure for no good reason; I’ve washed my hands to stay innocent for nothing.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹³ In your virtue, you confirmed the sea. You crushed the heads of the serpents in the waters.

Psalm 73:13 Cross References

Job 21:15

Who is the Almighty, that we should serve Him? And what profit do we have if we pray to Him?’

Job 34:9

For he has said, ‘It does not profit a man that he takes delight in Elohim.’

Job 35:3

For you say, ‘Of what use is it to you? What do I gain more than if I had sinned?’

Job 9:27

If I say, ‘Let me forget my complaint, let me put off my sad face, and let me smile,’

Job 9:29

If I am wrong, why should I labour in vain?

Job 9:31

then You would plunge me into a ditch, and my garments shall abhor me.

Psalm 24:4

He who has innocent hands and a clean heart, Who did not bring his life to naught, And did not swear deceivingly.

Psalm 26:6

I wash my hands in innocence; And I walk around Your altar, O יהוה,

Psalm 51:10

Create in me a clean heart, O Elohim, And renew a steadfast spirit within me.

Malachi 3:14

“You have said, ‘It is worthless to serve Elohim. And what did we gain when we guarded His Charge, and when we walked as mourners before יהוה  of hosts?

James 4:8

Draw near to Elohim and He shall draw near to you. Cleanse hands, sinners. And cleanse the hearts, you double-minded!