KJV ORIGINAL
I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O LORD:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
I will wash my hands in innocence, and then I will walk around your altar, O Lord.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is declaring his commitment to live with a clean heart and pure motives as he comes to worship God.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm reflects the ancient temple worship practices where priests would literally wash their hands before approaching God's altar. The act of washing hands symbolized moral and spiritual cleansing, not just physical cleanliness. David is expressing his desire to approach God with integrity and a clear conscience.
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