Psalm 73:13 - Psalms of David in Metre 1650 (Scottish Psalter)

I verily have done in vain my heart to purify; To no effect in innocence washed my hands have I.

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

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

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

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

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

Thou by thy strength didst make the sea firm: thou didst crush the heads of the dragons in the waters.

Whose hands are clean, whose heart is pure, and unto vanity Who hath not lifted up his soul, nor sworn deceitfully.

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.

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