Clean Hands Pure Heart
41 minPsalm 24:3-5
KJV- Verse 3. Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place?
- Verse 4. He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.
- Verse 5. He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.
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