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Psalms 15:2-5

King James Version (KJV)

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2. He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. 3. [He that] backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour. 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. 5. [He that] putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these [things] shall never be moved.

Psalms 15:2-5 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 15:2

Theological / Devotional

Walketh uprightly. Verses 2–5 answer the parallel questions of v. 1 in specific instances; first, positively (v. 2); then negatively (vs. 3–5). The Heb. tamim, translated “uprightly,” means “complete,” “whole,” “without defect.” God bade Abraham, one of the ideal characters of the OT, to be tamim (Gen. 17:1). God holds the same high goal before the Christian (Matt. 5:48), and promises aid for the realization of the goal.

Worketh righteousness. See 1 John 3:6–10.

In his heart. The true Christian is absolutely sincere in the language he uses. His religion has its seat in his heart and speaks truthfully from his lips (see Prov. 4:23).

This verse is a general answer to the question of v. 1. The answer lies, not in forms and ceremonies, but in character demonstrated in noble action.

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