Psalm 73:13

Did I purify my heart
and wash my hands in innocence for nothing?

Job 34:9

For he has said, “A man gains nothing
when he becomes God’s friend.”

Psalm 26:6

I wash my hands in innocence
and go around Your altar, Lord,

Job 21:15

Who is the Almighty, that we should serve Him,
and what will we gain by pleading with Him?”

Job 35:3

For you ask, “What does it profit You,
and what benefit comes to me, if I do not sin?”

Job 9:27

If I said, “I will forget my complaint,
change my expression, and smile,”

Job 9:31

then You dip me in a pit of mud,
and my own clothes despise me!

Psalm 24:4

The one who has clean hands and a pure heart,
who has not set his mind on what is false,
and who has not sworn deceitfully.

Psalm 51:10

God, create a clean heart for me
and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

Malachi 3:14

You have said: “It is useless to serve God. What have we gained by keeping His requirements and walking mournfully before the Lord of Hosts?

Hebrews 10:19-22

Therefore, brothers, since we have boldness to enter the sanctuary through the blood of Jesus,

James 4:8

Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, sinners, and purify your hearts, double-minded people!

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

Verily

Job 9:27
If I said, “I will forget my complaint,
change my expression, and smile,”
Job 21:15
Who is the Almighty, that we should serve Him,
and what will we gain by pleading with Him?”
Job 34:9
For he has said, “A man gains nothing
when he becomes God’s friend.”
Job 35:3
For you ask, “What does it profit You,
and what benefit comes to me, if I do not sin?”
Malachi 3:14
You have said: “It is useless to serve God. What have we gained by keeping His requirements and walking mournfully before the Lord of Hosts?

Washed

Psalm 24:4
The one who has clean hands and a pure heart,
who has not set his mind on what is false,
and who has not sworn deceitfully.
Psalm 26:6
I wash my hands in innocence
and go around Your altar, Lord,
Psalm 51:10
God, create a clean heart for me
and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Hebrews 10:19
Therefore, brothers, since we have boldness to enter the sanctuary through the blood of Jesus,
James 4:8
Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, sinners, and purify your hearts, double-minded people!

General references

Job 9:29
Since I will be found guilty,
why should I labor in vain?
Job 34:8
He keeps company with evildoers
and walks with wicked men.
Psalm 94:19
When I am filled with cares,
Your comfort brings me joy.
1 Corinthians 15:14
and if Christ has not been raised, then our proclamation is without foundation, and so is your faith.

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