⁶ He then made ten basins^(A) for washing and placed five on the south side and five on the north. In them the things to be used for the burnt offerings^(B) were rinsed, but the Sea was to be used by the priests for washing.

³ “As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign Lord, you will no longer quote this proverb^(A) in Israel.

⁸ Come near to God and he will come near to you.^(A) Wash your hands,^(B) you sinners, and purify your hearts,^(C) you double-minded.^(D)