Psalms 15:2-5

2 The one whose walk is blameless, who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from their heart;

3 whose tongue utters no slander, who does no wrong to a neighbor, and casts no slur on others;

4 who despises a vile person but honors those who fear the LORD; who keeps an oath even when it hurts, and does not change their mind;

5 who lends money to the poor without interest; who does not accept a bribe against the innocent. Whoever does these things will never be shaken.

Psalms 15:2-5 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 15

\\<>\\. As in the preceding psalm, according to Theodoret, the salvation of the inhabitants of Jerusalem is foretold, and the liberty of the captives; so in this advice is given to them, and the life they ought to live proposed, who should share in such benefits.

Cross References

• 1. S Genesis 6:9; S Psalms 18:32; Ephesians 1:4; S 1 Thessalonians 3:13; Titus 1:6
• 2. Psalms 24:4; Proverbs 16:13; Isaiah 45:19; Jeremiah 7:28; Jeremiah 9:5; Zechariah 8:3,16; Romans 9:1; S Ephesians 4:25
• 3. S Leviticus 19:16; Exodus 23:1
• 4. S Job 19:9; Acts 28:10
• 5. S Deuteronomy 23:21; S Joshua 9:18; Matthew 5:33; Judges 11:35
• 6. S Exodus 22:25
• 7. S Exodus 18:21; S 1 Samuel 8:3; Acts 24:26; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 16:19
• 8. S Job 29:18; Psalms 21:7; Psalms 112:6; Acts 2:25; Hebrews 12:28; 2 Peter 1:10