Parallel Verses
NET Bible
I concluded, "Surely in vain I have kept my motives pure and maintained a pure lifestyle.
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.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure, 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?
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 Take a good look! This is what the wicked are like, those who always have it so easy and get richer and richer. 13 I concluded, "Surely in vain I have kept my motives pure and maintained a pure lifestyle. 14 I suffer all day long, and am punished every morning."
Names
Cross References
Job 34:9
For he says, 'It does not profit a man when he makes his delight with God.'
Psalm 26:6
I maintain a pure lifestyle, so I can appear before your altar, O Lord,
Job 21:15
Who is the Almighty, that we should serve him? What would we gain if we were to pray to him?'
Job 35:3
But you say, 'What will it profit you,' and, 'What do I gain by not sinning?'
Job 9:27
If I say, 'I will forget my complaint, I will change my expression and be cheerful,'
Job 9:31
then you plunge me into a slimy pit and my own clothes abhor me.
Psalm 24:4
The one whose deeds are blameless and whose motives are pure, who does not lie, or make promises with no intention of keeping them.
Psalm 51:10
Create for me a pure heart, O God! Renew a resolute spirit within me!
Malachi 3:14
You have said, 'It is useless to serve God. How have we been helped by keeping his requirements and going about like mourners before the Lord who rules over all?
Hebrews 10:19-22
Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter 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 make your hearts pure, you double-minded.