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.
Psalms 73:12–14
Semantically similar passages
Psalms 73:2–4
2 But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped. 3 For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 4 They have no struggle in their death; their bodies are well-fed.
Psalms 38:16–18
16 For I said, “Let them not gloat over me— those who taunt me when my foot slips.” 17 For I am ready to fall, and my pain is ever with me. 18 Yes, I confess my iniquity; I am troubled by my sin.
Job 33:8–10
8 Surely you have spoken in my hearing, and I have heard these very words: 9 ‘I am pure, without transgression; I am clean, with no iniquity in me. 10 Yet God finds occasions against me; He counts me as His enemy.
Job 9:28–30
28 I would still dread all my sufferings; I know that You will not acquit me. 29 Since I am already found guilty, why should I labor in vain? 30 If I should wash myself with snow and cleanse my hands with lye,
Psalms 18:22–24
22 For all His ordinances are before me; I have not disregarded His statutes. 23 And I have been blameless before Him and kept myself from iniquity. 24 So the LORD has repaid me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in His sight.
2 Samuel 22:23–25
23 For all His ordinances are before me; I have not disregarded His statutes. 24 And I have been blameless before Him and kept myself from iniquity. 25 So the LORD has repaid me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness in His sight.
Job 21:15–17
15 Who is the Almighty, that we should serve Him, and what would we gain if we pray to Him?’ 16 Still, their prosperity is not in their own hands, so I stay far from the counsel of the wicked. 17 How often is the lamp of the wicked put out? Does disaster come upon them?…
Job 16:16–18
16 My face is red with weeping, and deep shadows ring my eyes; 17 yet my hands are free of violence and my prayer is pure. 18 O earth, do not cover my blood; may my cry for help never be laid to rest.
Search the collection All books and codes Translations and sources