Psalm 24:4

Translations

Modern

He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear deceitfully.

Traditional

He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.

Literal

The one clean of hands and pure of heart, who has not lifted up his soul to vanity, and has not sworn by deceit.

Latin

Innocens manibus et mundo corde, qui non accepit in vano animam suam, nec juravit in dolo proximo suo:

Original

Hebrew

English

He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear deceitfully.

Notes

Psalms 24:4

People with clean hands have not caused harm or damaged relationships (see Psalm 9:12; 15:2–5).
People with pure hearts dedicate themselves completely to the Lord. This is shown through strong character, honesty, and selflessness (Psalm 51:10; 73:1; see Matthew 5:8).

Psalms 24:3–6

The citizens of the King’s realm include all who seek him. The Lord invites them to enter his presence.

Psalms 24:1–10

The shepherd from Psalm 23, who is also the King of the world, takes control of Zion.

Psalms 20:1–24:10

This series of psalms shows a journey from confidence and commitment (Psalms 20–21), through anguish and abandonment (Psalm 22), and finally to comfort, insight, and hope (Psalms 23–24).

Psalms 23:1–28:9

These psalms develop the importance of:

integrity (Psalms 25:4–7, 12–14, 21; 26:6, 11; 27:7–12),
God's care as a shepherd (Psalms 23:1; 28:9),
God's guidance (Psalms 23:2–3; 25:5; 27:11),
God's goodness (Psalms 23:6; 25:7–8; 27:13), and
living in his house (Psalms 23:6; 26:8; 27:4, 8).

Theme notes and profiles

David Clean, Unclean, and Holy God’s Presence in the Psalms Holiness by Relationship Pure Worship The Heart in the Psalms

Related verses

Matthew 5:8
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Psalm 51:10
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.
James 4:8
Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
Job 17:9
Yet a righteous one holds to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger.
Psalm 73:1
A Psalm of Asaph. Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.
2 Corinthians 7:1
Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Isaiah 33:15–16
He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears against murderous plots and shuts his eyes tightly against evil—
Psalm 26:6
I wash my hands in innocence that I may go about Your altar, O LORD,
1 Timothy 2:8
Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or dissension.
Acts 15:9
He made no distinction between us and them, for He cleansed their hearts by faith.
Psalm 143:8
Let me hear Your loving devotion in the morning, for I have put my trust in You. Teach me the way I should walk, for to You I lift up my soul.
Psalm 18:20
The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands.

Glossary

Cleanness and Uncleanness, Regulations Concerning David Glory Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Access to God: A Privilege of Saints Being Two-Faced Character of the Renewed Heart: Pure Deceit: Blessedness of Being Free From Deceit: Saints: Free From God: Access To God: Grace of Heart: Renewed: Pure Holiness: General Scriptures Concerning Holiness: Necessary to God's Worship Honesty: General Scriptures Concerning Integrity: General Scriptures Concerning Penitent: Promises To Purity of Heart Righteous: Described Righteousness: Fruits of Seekers: General Scriptures Concerning Swearing Falsely: Blessedness of Abstaining From Vanity: Avoid Vanity: Saints: Avoid Worship: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

Psalm 24:4

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