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 were to say, "Let me forget my complaint,' change the expression on my face, and look cheerful,
Job 21:15
Who is the Almighty, that we should serve him? Where's the profit in talking to him?'
Job 34:9
Because he says, "There's no profit for a man to find joy with God.'"
Job 35:3
After all, you've asked what your benefit will be: "What will I profit from refraining from sin?'
Malachi 3:14
You said, "It is futile to serve God,' and, "What did we get out of it when we carried out his requirements and went about like mourners in the presence of the LORD of the Heavenly Armies?'
Washed
Psalm 24:4
The one who has innocent hands and a pure heart; the person who does not delight in what is false and does not swear an oath deceitfully.
Psalm 26:6
I wash my hands innocently. I go around your altar, LORD,
Psalm 51:10
God, create a pure heart in me, and renew a right attitude within me.
Hebrews 10:19
Therefore, my brothers, since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus,
James 4:8
Come close to God, and he will come close to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
General references
Job 9:29
I will be condemned, so why should I wear myself out with this futility?
Job 34:8
traffics in those who practice evil, and walks with wicked people?
Psalm 94:19
When my anxious inner thoughts become overwhelming, your comfort encourages me.
1 Corinthians 15:14
and if the Messiah has not been raised, then our message means nothing and your faith means nothing.