Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency.
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Verse 13 is found in chapter 73 of Psalms. Psalm 73 explicitly addresses the crisis caused by observing the prosperity of the wicked. The psalmist nearly abandons his trust because the arrogant seem to live without consequences. The turning point occurs upon entering God’s sanctuary, where he gains a different perspective on their destiny. The psalm concludes by affirming that nearness to God is the true good and that making the Lord one’s refuge enables one to proclaim his works.
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Soll es denn umsonst sein, daß mein Herz unsträflich lebt und ich meine Hände in Unschuld wasche,
Verdaderamente en vano he limpiado mi corazón, Y lavado mis manos en inocencia;
En verdad, en vano he purificado mi corazón y he lavado mis manos en inocencia,
C'est donc en vain que j'ai purifié mon coeur, Et que j'ai lavé mes mains dans l'innocence:
Indarno adunque in vero ho nettato il mio cuore, Ed ho lavate le mie mani nell’innocenza.
Na verdade que em vão tenho purificado o meu coração; e lavei as minhas mãos na inocência.
我實在徒然潔淨了我的心, 徒然洗手表明我的無辜,
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