Psalms 15

The Character of the Righteous

¹A Psalm of David. O LORD, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy mountain? ²He who walks with integrity and practices righteousness, who speaks the truth from his heart,

Integrity in Speech and Action

³who has no slander on his tongue, who does no harm to his neighbor, who casts no scorn on his friend, ⁴who despises the vile but honors those who fear the LORD, who does not revise a costly oath,

Faithfulness and Justice

⁵who lends his money without interest and refuses a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things will never be shaken.

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Insight

Psalms 15:1-2

This section outlines the qualities of a person who is deemed righteous and acceptable before God. It emphasizes integrity, truthfulness, and moral uprightness as foundational traits.

The psalmist begins by asking who may dwell in God's holy hill, indicating a desire for closeness to God and His presence. The answer highlights that it is those who walk blamelessly and do what is right.

Scripture references

Psalms 1:1Open this cross-reference in BSB.Psalms 2:6Open this cross-reference in BSB.Psalms 3:4Open this cross-reference in BSB.Psalms 21:3Open this cross-reference in BSB.