Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Surely in vain have I cleansed my heart, And washed my hands in innocency;

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

As for me, I have made my heart clean to no purpose, washing my hands in righteousness;

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Truly have I purified my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency:

Webster's Bible (WBT)

Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocence.

World English Bible (WEB)

Surely in vain I have cleansed my heart, And washed my hands in innocence,

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Only -- a vain thing! I have purified my heart, And I wash in innocency my hands,