Chapter commentary
Psalms Chapter 15
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Ps 15:1-5.
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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).
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3. He neither slanders nor spreads slander.
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4. Love and hate are regulated by a regard to God.
sweareth . . . hurt--or what so results (compare
Le 5:4).
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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).
Ps 15:1-5.
Those who are fit for communion with God may be known by a conformity to His law, which is illustrated in various important particulars.
1. abide--or, "sojourn" (compare
Ps 5:4),
where it means under God's protection here, as
(Ps 23:6, 27:4, 6)
communion.
tabernacle--seat of the ark
(2Sa 6:17),
the symbol of God's presence.
holy hill--(Compare
Ps 2:6).