Psalms 73:13

Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Psalms 73:13

BSB
Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure; in innocence I have washed my hands.
AKJV
Truly I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocence.
CPDV
And I said: So then, it is without purpose that I have justified my heart and washed my hands among the innocent.
ERV
Surely in vain have I cleansed my heart, and washed my hands in innocency;
NHEB
Surely in vain I have cleansed my heart, and washed my hands in innocence,
SMT
Surely in vain I cleansed my heart, and I will wash my hands in cleanness.

Commentary for Psalms 73:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 73:13
Summary
The psalmist questions the benefit of righteousness
Event
Psalmist questions virtue's value
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Lament