Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency.
General references
Bible References
Verily
Job 9:27 If I said, “I will forget my complaint,
change my expression, and smile,”
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?”
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.”
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?”
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.
who has not set his mind
and who has not sworn deceitfully.
Psalm 26:6 I wash my hands in innocence
and go around Your altar, Lord,
and go around Your altar, Lord,
Psalm 51:10 God, create a clean heart for me
and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
and renew a steadfast
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?
why should I labor in vain?
Job 34:8 He keeps company with evildoers
and walks with wicked men.
and walks with wicked men.
Psalm 94:19 When I am filled with cares,
Your comfort brings me joy.
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.