Psalm 15
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.
2. walketh—(Compare Ps 1:1).

uprightly—in a complete manner, as to all parts of conduct (Ge 17:1), not as to degree.

worketh—or, "does."

righteousness—what is right.

in his heart—sincerely (Pr 23:7).

He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour.
3. He neither slanders nor spreads slander.
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.
4. Love and hate are regulated by a regard to God.

sweareth … hurt—or what so results (compare Le 5:4).

He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.
5. (Compare Le 25:37; De 23:19, 20).

usury is derived from a verb meaning "to bite." All gains made by the wrongful loss of others are forbidden.

taketh reward, &c.—The innocent would not otherwise be condemned (compare Ex 23:8; De 16:19). Bribery of all sorts is denounced.

doeth these, &c.—Such persons admitted to God's presence and favor shall never be moved (Ps 10:6; 13:5).

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary



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