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A Relatable Cry of Doubt
Commentators agree that this verse voices a powerful and common temptation for believers. When personal suffering coincides with the prosperity of the wicked, it's easy to feel that efforts toward holiness are pointless. Scholars note this is not an unusual crisis of faith but a relatable struggle that many saints have experienced throughout history.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 73:13
18th Century
Theologian
Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain - That is, there is no advantage in all my efforts to become pure and holy. It does not ass…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 73:11–14
19th Century
Bishop
The mutual relation of these verses has been the subject of many conflicting opinions. The following is the arrangement that seems preferable—
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Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 73:12–14
19th Century
Preacher
Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches. Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands …
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John Gill
On Psalms 73:13
17th Century
Pastor
Verily, I have cleansed my heart in vain
Which supposes that his heart had been unclean, as every man's is, and whic…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 73:1–14
17th Century
Minister
The psalmist was strongly tempted to envy the prosperity of the wicked; a common temptation, which has tested the graces of many saints. But he lay…