Psalm 15:4

Translations

Modern

…who despises the vile but honors those who fear the LORD, who does not revise a costly oath,

Traditional

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.

Literal

A rejected one is despised in his eyes, and those fearful of YHWH he honors—one who swears to endure evil, and not changing.

Latin

Ad nihilum deductus est in conspectu ejus malignus; timentes autem Dominum glorificat. Qui jurat proximo suo, et non decipit;

Original

Hebrew

English

…who despises the vile but honors those who fear the LORD, who does not revise a costly oath,

Notes

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).

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David

Related verses

Judges 11:35
As soon as Jephthah saw her, he tore his clothes and said, “No! Not my daughter! You have brought me to my knees! You have brought great misery upon me, for I have given my word to the LORD and cannot take it back.”
Matthew 5:33
Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’
Psalm 101:6
My eyes favor the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; he who walks in the way of integrity shall minister to me.
Psalm 101:4
A perverse heart shall depart from me; I will know nothing of evil.
Psalm 16:3
As for the saints in the land, they are the excellence in whom all my delight resides.
Isaiah 32:5–6
No longer will a fool be called noble, nor a scoundrel be respected.
1 John 3:14
We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. The one who does not love remains in death.
Job 32:21–22
I will be partial to no one, nor will I flatter any man.
Psalm 119:63
I am a friend to all who fear You, and to those who keep Your precepts.
Esther 3:2
All the royal servants at the king’s gate bowed down and paid homage to Haman, because the king had commanded that this be done for him. But Mordecai would not bow down or pay homage.
Daniel 5:17–31
In response, Daniel said to the king, “You may keep your gifts for yourself and give your rewards to someone else. Nevertheless, I will read the inscription for the king and interpret it for him.
2 Kings 3:13–14
Elisha, however, said to the king of Israel, “What have we to do with each other? Go to the prophets of your father and of your mother!” “No,” replied the king of Israel, “for it is the LORD who has summoned these three kings to deliver them into the hand of Moab.”

Glossary

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Topics

Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Saints Deprecate Christian Conduct: Honoring Others Company: Evil Covenants: The Jews: Regarded, As Sacred Fear of God: Reverence Holiness: General Scriptures Concerning Integrity: General Scriptures Concerning Oath: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Oaths: The Jews: Generally Respected the Obligation of Righteous: Described Righteous: Promises To, Expressed or Implied Righteousness: Fruits of Swearing Falsely: Saints Abstain From Witness: Incorruptible

Psalm 15:4

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