Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure, 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;
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.
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 See, these [are the] wicked, and they increase wealth, ever carefree. 13 Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure, and washed my hands in innocence. 14 And I have been plagued all day and rebuked {every morning}.
Names
Cross References
Job 34:9
Indeed, he says, 'A man does not profit when he takes delight in God.'
Psalm 26:6
I will wash my hands in innocence, and I will walk about your altar, O Yahweh,
Job 21:15
Who [is] Shaddai that we should serve him, or what would we benefit when we plead with him?'
Job 35:3
If you ask what it profits you: 'How do I benefit {by refraining from my sin}?'
Job 9:27
Though {I say}, 'I will forget my complaint; I will change my expression, and I will rejoice,'
Job 9:31
then you plunge me into the [slime] pit, and my clothes abhor me.
Psalm 24:4
He who is innocent of hands and pure of heart, who does not lift up his soul to falseness, and does not swear deceitfully.
Psalm 51:10
Create a clean heart for me, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit {within me}.
Malachi 3:14
You have said, '[It is] useless to serve God! What [is the] gain if we keep his requirements, and if we walk as mourners {before} Yahweh of hosts?
Hebrews 10:19-22
Therefore, brothers, [since we] have confidence for the entrance into 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 purify [your] hearts, [you] double-minded!