Psalm 15:1

Translations

Modern

A Psalm of David. O LORD, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy mountain?

Traditional

A Psalm of David. Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?

Literal

A Psalm of David. O YHWH, who may sojourn in Your tent? Who may dwell in the mountain of Your Holiness?

Latin

Psalmus David. Domine, quis habitabit in tabernaculo tuo? aut quis requiescet in monte sancto tuo?

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English

A Psalm of David. O LORD, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy mountain?

Notes

Psalms 15:1

Only those who follow God may be in the Lord’s presence (Psalm 5:4). As his guests, they experience his hospitality and protection.
tent: In David’s time, God’s sanctuary was a tent (the tabernacle; see 1 Samuel 21:6; 2 Samuel 6:17; 7:6; 12:20; 1 Chronicles 6:32).

Psalms 15:1–5

This wisdom poem contrasts the lifestyle of the righteous with the actions of fools (Psalm 14). The questions in this psalm invite people to examine themselves and not pay attention to problems with the wicked. The question of who dwells in God’s presence leads into a description of godly character qualities (compare Psalm 24:3–6; Isaiah 33:14–16).

Psalms 15:1–19:14

The psalms in this section emphasize integrity and purity (Psalms 17:15; 18:20–26; 19:13–14). They describe people as living in God’s presence (Psalms 16:9–11; 17:15) and remaining steadfast (15:5; 16:8).

Theme notes and profiles

David

Related verses

Psalm 24:3–5
Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in His holy place?
Psalm 84:4
How blessed are those who dwell in Your house! They are ever praising You. Selah
Psalm 61:4
Let me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah
Psalm 92:13
Planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God.
Psalm 23:6
Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
Revelation 21:23–24
And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp.
Psalm 43:3–4
Send out Your light and Your truth; let them lead me. Let them bring me to Your holy mountain and to the place where You dwell.
Revelation 21:3–4
And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God.
Hebrews 12:22
Instead, you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to myriads of angels
John 17:24
Father, I want those You have given Me to be with Me where I am, that they may see the glory You gave Me because You loved Me before the foundation of the world.
John 3:3–5
Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.”
Psalm 2:6
“I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.”

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law David Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Access to God in his Temple Access to God: A Privilege of Saints Backbiting: General Scriptures Concerning Church: Holy Hill Church: Tabernacle David: King of Israel: At This Time, Probably, David Writes Holiness: General Scriptures Concerning Integrity: General Scriptures Concerning Neighbor: General Scriptures Concerning Oath: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Psalms: Didactic Righteous: Described Righteousness: Fruits of Slander: Characterized As Avoiding Slander: Saints: Characterised As Avoiding Speaking: Wisdom In Symbols and Similitudes: Tabernacle Tabernacle of the Church Tabernacle: Symbol of Spiritual Things Talebearer: General Scriptures Concerning Titles and Names of the Church: Holy Hill

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