Psalms 24:4

“He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart, etc.] 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; yet a “pure heart” is first in being and in order; from whence cleanness of hands, when right and truth springs: no man has a pure heart naturally and of himself: the heart is desperately wicked; the imagination of the thoughts of it is evil continually; the mind and conscience are defiled with sin; nor can any man make his heart clean, or say he is pure from sin; but it is God that creates a clean heart, and renews a right spirit within men, and purifies the heart by faith, which is led to…”

“lifted up his soul--is to set the affections (Psa 25:1) on an object; here, vanity--or, any false thing, of which swearing falsely, or to falsehood, is a specification.”

“He - Whose actions and conversation are holy and unblameable. Pure heart - Careful to approve itself to God, as well as to men; ordering a man's very thoughts and affections according to God's word. Vanity - Who doth not value or desire the vain things of this life, such as honours, riches, pleasures; but makes God his portion. Psalms 24:5”

“24:4 Those with pure hands have not shed blood or injured relationships between people (see 9:12; 15:2-5). • Those with pure hearts commit themselves fully to the Lord, as evidenced in strength of character, transparency, and selflessness (51:10; 73:1; see Matt 5:8).”

“He that: etc. Heb. the clean of hands, Psa 18:20, Psa 26:6; Job 9:30, Job 17:9; Isa 1:15, Isa 1:16, Isa 33:15, Isa 33:16; Ti1 2:8; Jam 4:8 pure: Psa 51:10, Psa 73:1; Gen 6:5; Pro 20:9; Jer 4:14; Mat 5:8; Act 15:9; Co2 7:1; Rev 21:1-4, Rev 21:27, Rev 22:14, Rev 22:15 lifted: Psa 25:1, Psa 143:8; Deu 4:19; Eze 18:6, Eze 18:15; Act 14:15 sworn: Psa 15:4; Jer 5:2, Jer 7:9, Jer 7:10; Zac 5:3, Zac 5:4; Mal 3:5; Ti1 1:10 Psalms 24:5”