I verily have done in vain my heart to purify; To no effect in innocence washed my hands have I.
Mine hands in innocence, O Lord, I'll wash and purify; So to thine holy altar go, and compass it will I:
Create a clean heart, Lord, renew a right sp'rit me within.
Whose hands are clean, whose heart is pure, and unto vanity Who hath not lifted up his soul, nor sworn deceitfully.