Psalm 73:13

God's Ways Vindicated

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Behold, these are the ungodly,
Who always prosper and are at ease [in the world]; they have increased in wealth.
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Surely then in vain I have cleansed my heart
And washed my hands in innocence.
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For all the day long have I been stricken,
And punished every morning.

No

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 the Almighty, that we should serve Him?
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, believers, since we have confidence and full freedom to enter the Holy Place [the place where God dwells] by [means of] the blood of Jesus,

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].