Psalms 73:13
Yes, in vain have I kept my heart pure, and washed my hands in innocence;
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency.
In Context
12See! These are the godless, with wealth and ease ever increasing.
14for all the day long was I plagued not a morning but I was chastised.
Cross References
Psalms 24:4The clean of hands, the pure of heart, who sets not their heart upon sinful things, nor swears with intent to deceive:
Psalms 51:10Create me a clean heart, O God, put a new steadfast spirit within me.
Hebrews 10:19Therefore, friends, since we may enter the sanctuary with confidence, in virtue of the blood of Jesus,
Matthew Henry on Psalms 73:2-15
God's Goodness to His People; Unsanctified Prosperity. 1 Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. 2 But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped. 3 For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 4 For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm. 5 They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men. 6 Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment. 7… Read the whole commentary →