Parallel Verses
Amplified
Surely then in vain I have cleansed my heart
And washed my hands in innocence.
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?
International Standard Version
I kept my heart pure for nothing and kept my hands clean from guilt.
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;
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
Behold, these are the ungodly,
Who always prosper and are at ease [in the world]; they have increased in wealth.
Surely then in vain I have cleansed my heart
And washed my hands in innocence.
For all the day long have I been stricken,
And punished every morning.
Names
Cross References
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
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,
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].