Psalms 73:13
ContextNET © | I concluded, 1 “Surely in vain I have kept my motives 2 pure and maintained a pure lifestyle. 3 |
NIV © | Surely in vain have I kept my heart pure; in vain have I washed my hands in innocence. |
NASB © | Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure And washed my hands in innocence; |
NLT © | Was it for nothing that I kept my heart pure and kept myself from doing wrong? |
MSG © | I've been stupid to play by the rules; what has it gotten me? |
BBE © | As for me, I have made my heart clean to no purpose, washing my hands in righteousness; |
NRSV © | All in vain I have kept my heart clean and washed my hands in innocence. |
NKJV © | Surely I have cleansed my heart in vain, And washed my hands in innocence. |
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NET © | I concluded, 1 “Surely in vain I have kept my motives 2 pure and maintained a pure lifestyle. 3 |
NET © Notes |
1 tn 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 tn Heb “heart,” viewed here as the seat of one’s thoughts and motives. 3 tn 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. |