Psalm 15:5

Translations

Modern

…who lends his money without interest and refuses a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things will never be shaken.

Traditional

He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.

Literal

His silver he has not given in usury, and he does not take a bribe against the innocent. The one doing these things is not shaken forever.

Latin

…qui pecuniam suam non dedit ad usuram, et munera super innocentem non accepit: qui facit hæc non movebitur in æternum.

Original

Hebrew

English

…who lends his money without interest and refuses a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things will never be shaken.

Notes

Psalms 15:5

The Lord prohibited Israel from charging interest to people in need (Exodus 22:25–27).
The assurance of God’s presence keeps the godly from destruction (Psalms 16:8; 46:5; 125:1). Their situations may temporarily unsettle them, but they ultimately remain strong (Psalm 30:6; 94:18; 112:6).

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 Bribery and Gifts

Related verses

Deuteronomy 16:19
Do not deny justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous.
Exodus 22:25
If you lend money to one of My people among you who is poor, you must not act as a creditor to him; you are not to charge him interest.
Ezekiel 22:12
In you they take bribes to shed blood. You engage in usury, take excess interest, and extort your neighbors. But Me you have forgotten, declares the Lord GOD.
Deuteronomy 23:19–20
Do not charge your brother interest on money, food, or any other type of loan.
Matthew 7:21–25
Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven.
Ezekiel 18:8
He does not engage in usury or take excess interest, but he withholds his hand from iniquity and executes true justice between men.
Proverbs 12:3
A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.
John 13:17
If you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.
James 1:22–25
Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves.
Psalm 55:22
Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.
Exodus 23:7–8
Stay far away from a false accusation. Do not kill the innocent or the just, for I will not acquit the guilty.
2 Peter 1:10–11
Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,

Glossary

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Topics

Charging Interest Holiness: General Scriptures Concerning Honesty: General Scriptures Concerning Integrity: General Scriptures Concerning Interest Money: Silver Used As Righteous: Described Righteous: Promises To, Expressed or Implied Righteousness: Fruits of Righteousness: They Who Walk In, and Follow: Shall Never be Moved Usury or Interest: True and Faithful Israelites Never Took, from Their Brethren Usury: Forbidden

Psalm 15:5

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