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Psalm 73:13

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73:13I concluded,22 “Surely in vain I have kept my motives23 pure

and maintained a pure lifestyle.24

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Footnotes

  1. 22 The words “I concluded” are supplied in the translation. It is apparent that vv. 13–14 reflect the psalmist’s thoughts at an earlier time (see vv. 2–3), prior to the spiritual awakening he describes in vv. 17–28.
  2. 23 Heb “heart,” viewed here as the seat of one’s thoughts and motives.
  3. 24 Heb “and washed my hands in innocence.” The psalmist uses an image from cultic ritual to picture his moral lifestyle. The reference to “hands” suggests actions.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

All in vain have I kept my heart clean

and washed my hands in innocence.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure

and have washed my hands in innocence.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Did I purify my heart

and wash my hands in innocence for nothing?

NLTNew Living Translation

Did I keep my heart pure for nothing?

Did I keep myself innocent for no reason?

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure,

and washed my hands in innocence.

KJV 1900King James Version

Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain,

And washed my hands in innocency.