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 say, 'I will forget my complaint, I will change my expression and be cheerful,'
Job 21:15
Who is the Almighty, that we should serve him? What would we gain if we were to pray to him?'
Job 34:9
For he says, 'It does not profit a man when he makes his delight with God.'
Job 35:3
But you say, 'What will it profit you,' and, 'What do I gain by not sinning?'
Malachi 3:14
You have said, 'It is useless to serve God. How have we been helped by keeping his requirements and going about like mourners before the Lord who rules over all?
Washed
Psalm 24:4
The one whose deeds are blameless and whose motives are pure, who does not lie, or make promises with no intention of keeping them.
Psalm 26:6
I maintain a pure lifestyle, so I can appear before your altar, O Lord,
Psalm 51:10
Create for me a pure heart, O God! Renew a resolute spirit within me!
Hebrews 10:19
Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus,
James 4:8
Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and make your hearts pure, you double-minded.
General references
Job 9:29
If I am guilty, why then weary myself in vain?
Job 34:8
He goes about in company with evildoers, he goes along with wicked men.
Psalm 94:19
When worries threaten to overwhelm me, your soothing touch makes me happy.
1 Corinthians 15:14
And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is futile and your faith is empty.