Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
I kept my heart pure for nothing and kept my hands clean from guilt.
New American Standard Bible
And
King James Version
Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency.
Holman Bible
and wash my hands in innocence for nothing?
A Conservative Version
Surely in vain I have cleansed my heart, and washed my hands in innocence,
American Standard Version
Surely in vain have I cleansed my heart, And washed my hands in innocency;
Amplified
Surely then in vain I have cleansed my heart
And washed my hands in innocence.
Bible in Basic English
As for me, I have made my heart clean to no purpose, washing my hands in righteousness;
Darby Translation
Truly have I purified my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency:
Julia Smith Translation
Surely in vain I cleansed my heart, and I will wash my hands in cleanness.
King James 2000
Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocence.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure, and washed my hands in innocence.
Modern King James verseion
Surely I have made my heart pure in vain, and washed my hands in innocence.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and I said, "Then have I cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency?
NET Bible
I concluded, "Surely in vain I have kept my motives pure and maintained a pure lifestyle.
New Heart English Bible
Surely in vain I have cleansed my heart, and washed my hands in innocence,
The Emphasized Bible
Altogether in vain, Have I cleansed my heart, And bathed in pureness, my hands;
Webster
Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocence.
World English Bible
Surely in vain I have cleansed my heart, and washed my hands in innocence,
Youngs Literal Translation
Only -- a vain thing! I have purified my heart, And I wash in innocency my hands,
Themes
Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Acknowledge, though the wicked prosper
Topics
References
Easton
Fausets
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 73:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
God's Ways Vindicated
12 Just look at these wicked people! They're perpetually carefree as they increase their wealth. 13 I kept my heart pure for nothing and kept my hands clean from guilt. 14 For I suffer all day long and I am punished every morning.
Names
Cross References
Job 34:9
Because he says, "There's no profit for a man to find joy with God.'"
Psalm 26:6
I wash my hands innocently. I go around your altar, LORD,
Job 21:15
Who is the Almighty, that we should serve him? Where's the profit in talking to him?'
Job 35:3
After all, you've asked what your benefit will be: "What will I profit from refraining from sin?'
Job 9:27
If I were to say, "Let me forget my complaint,' change the expression on my face, and look cheerful,
Job 9:31
you'll still drop me into the Pit, and my own clothes will despise me.
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 51:10
God, create a pure heart in me, and renew a right attitude within me.
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?'
Hebrews 10:19-22
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.