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Psalms 24:4

Psalms 24:4
He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart,.... Though "clean hands" are mentioned first, as being more obvious to view, and better known, and more subject to the cognizance and observation of others;…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

He that hath clean hands - In the parallel passage in Psa 15:2, the answer to the question is, “He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness.” The sentiment is substantially the same there as…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 24:3-6

From this world, and the fulness thereof, the psalmist's meditations rise, of a sudden to the great things of another world, the foundation of which is not on the seas, nor on the floods. The things…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart He who is innocent of violence and wrong-doing (Psa 18:20; Psa 18:24); nay, innocent even in thought and purpose as well as in deed. Cp. Psa 73:1; Mat…