Psalm 73:13

New Living Translation

Did I keep my heart pure for nothing? Did I keep myself innocent for no reason?

Cross References

Job 21:15

Who is the Almighty, and why should we obey him? What good will it do us to pray?’

Job 34:9

He has even said, ‘Why waste time trying to please God?’

Job 35:3

For you also ask, ‘What’s in it for me? What’s the use of living a righteous life?’

Job 9:27

If I decided to forget my complaints, to put away my sad face and be cheerful,

Job 9:29

Whatever happens, I will be found guilty. So what’s the use of trying?

Job 9:31

you would plunge me into a muddy ditch, and my own filthy clothing would hate me.

Psalm 24:4

Only those whose hands and hearts are pure, who do not worship idols and never tell lies.

Psalm 26:6

I wash my hands to declare my innocence. I come to your altar, O Lord,

Psalm 51:10

Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me.

Malachi 3:14

“You have said, ‘What’s the use of serving God? What have we gained by obeying his commands or by trying to show the Lord of Heaven’s Armies that we are sorry for our sins?

James 4:8

Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.