Psalm 73:13
Surely then in vain I have cleansed my heart
And washed my hands in innocence.
Job 34:9
“For he has said, ‘It profits a man nothing
When he takes delight and is pleased with God and obeys Him.’
Psalm 26:6
I will wash my hands in innocence,
And I will go about Your altar, O Lord,
Job 21:15
‘Who [and what] is
And what would we gain if we plead with Him?’
Job 35:3
“For you say, ‘What advantage have you [by living a righteous life]?
What profit will I have, more [by being righteous] than if I had sinned?’
Job 9:27
“If I say, ‘I will forget my complaint,
I will leave off my sad appearance, and be cheerful and brighten up,’
Job 9:31
You would still plunge me into the pit,
And my own clothes would hate me [and refuse to cover my foul body].
Psalm 24:4
He who has clean hands and a pure heart,
Who has not lifted up his soul to what is false,
Nor has sworn [oaths] deceitfully.
Psalm 51:10
Create in me a clean heart, O God,
And renew a right and steadfast spirit within me.
Malachi 3:14
You have said, ‘It is useless to serve God. What profit is it if we keep His ordinances, and walk around like mourners before the Lord of hosts?
Hebrews 10:19-22
Therefore,
James 4:8
Come close to God [with a contrite heart] and He will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; and purify your [unfaithful] hearts, you double-minded [people].
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Verily
“If I say, ‘I will forget my complaint,
I will leave off my sad appearance, and be cheerful and brighten up,’
‘Who [and what] is
And what would we gain if we plead with Him?’
“For he has said, ‘It profits a man nothing
When he takes delight and is pleased with God and obeys Him.’
“For you say, ‘What advantage have you [by living a righteous life]?
What profit will I have, more [by being righteous] than if I had sinned?’
Washed
He who has clean hands and a pure heart,
Who has not lifted up his soul to what is false,
Nor has sworn [oaths] deceitfully.
I will wash my hands in innocence,
And I will go about Your altar, O Lord,
Create in me a clean heart, O God,
And renew a right and steadfast spirit within me.
General references
“I am accounted wicked and held guilty;
Why then should I labor in vain [to appear innocent]?
Who goes in company with those who do evil
And walks with wicked men?
When my anxious thoughts multiply within me,
Your comforts delight me.