Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Psalm 73:13
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Berean Standard Bible
Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure; in innocence I have washed my hands.
King James Version
Verily I have cleansed my heart [in] vain, and washed my hands in innocency.
World English Bible
Surely I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocence,
American Standard Version
Surely in vain have I cleansed my heart, And washed my hands in innocency;
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Psalm 73
11 The wicked say, “How can God know? Does the Most High have knowledge?”
12 Behold, these are the wicked—always carefree as they increase their wealth.
13 Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure; in innocence I have washed my hands.
14 For I am afflicted all day long and punished every morning.
15 If I had said, “I will speak this way,” then I would have betrayed Your children.
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