Psalms 15:4

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;

Psalms 15:4 in Other Translations

KJV
4 In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not.
ESV
4 in whose eyes a vile person is despised, but who honors those who fear the LORD; who swears to his own hurt and does not change;
NLT
4 Those who despise flagrant sinners, and honor the faithful followers of the LORD, and keep their promises even when it hurts.
MSG
4 despise the despicable. "Keep your word even when it costs you,
CSB
4 who despises the one rejected by the Lord, but honors those who fear the Lord, who keeps his word whatever the cost,

Psalms 15:4 In-Context

1 LORD, who may dwell in your sacred tent? Who may live on your holy mountain?
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.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Job 19:9; Acts 28:10
  • 2. S Deuteronomy 23:21; S Joshua 9:18; Matthew 5:33; Judges 11:35
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