Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 73:13 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Psalms 73:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 73 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency.”
Psalms 73:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 73:13
The psalmist's despairing conclusion: 'Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain; and washed my hands in innocency for nought.' If righteousness brings no advantage and wickedness no disadvantage, why pursue holiness? This represents the crisis point before resolution. The temptation is abandoning righteousness when it doesn't pay immediate dividends. Yet verse 17 will reverse this conclusion when eternal perspective is gained. Righteousness is never 'in vain' (1 Corinthians 15:58).
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 73:13
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“so I will go about your altar”
“that we should serve him? What profit should we have”
“'It profits a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.'”
“'What advantage will it be to you? What profit shall I have”
“and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands”
“O God. Renew a right spirit within me.”
“'It is vain to serve God;' and 'What profit is it that we have kept his charge”
“brothers”
“'I will forget my complaint”
“and has not sworn deceitfully.”