Psalm 73:13

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Summary

Psalm 73:13

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

Verily

Malachi 3:14

Washed

James 4:8

General references

Bible References

Verily

“Though I say, ‘I will forget my complaint,
I will leave off my sad countenance and be cheerful,’

‘Who is the Almighty, that we should serve Him,
And what would we gain if we entreat Him?’

“For he has said, ‘It profits a man nothing
When he is pleased with God.’

“For you say, ‘What advantage will it be to You?

What profit will I have, more than if I had sinned?’

You have said, ‘It is vain to serve God; and what profit is it that we have kept His charge, and that we have walked in mourning before the Lord of hosts?

Washed

He who has clean hands and a pure heart,
Who has not lifted up his soul to falsehood
And has not sworn deceitfully.

I shall 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 steadfast spirit within me.

Therefore, brethren, since we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus,

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

General references

“I am accounted wicked,
Why then should I toil in vain?

Who goes in company with the workers of iniquity,
And walks with wicked men?

When my anxious thoughts multiply within me,
Your consolations delight my soul.

and if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is vain, your faith also is vain.