Psalms 15

Who may dwell on your holy hill

ho may worship in your sanctuary, Lord? Who may enter your presence on your holy hill?a ²Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right, speaking the truth from sincere hearts.b ³Those who refuse to gossip or harm their neighbors or speak evil of their friends.c

⁴Those who despise flagrant sinners, and honor the faithful followers of the Lord, and keep their promises even when it hurts.d ⁵Those who lend money without charging interest, and who cannot be bribed to lie about the innocent. Such people will stand firm forever.e

Commentary

Psalm 15 is a short but profound entrance liturgy, asking who may dwell in God's holy presence. The psalmist answers with a portrait of moral integrity: someone who walks blamelessly, speaks truth, does no harm, honors the faithful, keeps oaths even at personal cost, and despises co

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Bible Dictionary· Psalms 15(4)

Honor Money Right Worship

References· Psalms 15

a: v.1 — Psalms 24:3-5, Psalms 84:4, Psalms 61:4, Psalms 92:13, Psalms 23:6, Revelation 21:23-24, Psalms 43:3-4, Hebrews 12:22, Revelation 21:3-4, John 17:24
b: v.2 — Proverbs 28:18, Ephesians 4:25, Colossians 3:9, Proverbs 2:7-8, Psalms 34:12-13, 1 John 3:7, Acts 10:35, Ephesians 2:10, 1 John 2:6, Micah 2:7
c: v.3 — Romans 13:10, Psalms 101:5-8, James 4:11, Matthew 7:12, Leviticus 19:16, 3 John 1:11, Jeremiah 9:4-9, Exodus 23:1-33, Romans 1:30, 1 Peter 2:1-2
d: v.4 — Judges 11:35, Matthew 5:33, Psalms 101:6, Isaiah 32:5-6, 1 John 3:14, Psalms 101:4, Job 32:21-22, Psalms 119:63, Psalms 16:3, Esther 3:2
e: v.5 — Exodus 22:25, Deuteronomy 16:19, Ezekiel 22:12, Ezekiel 18:8, Deuteronomy 23:19-20, Matthew 7:21-25, John 13:17, James 1:22-25, Proverbs 12:3, Exodus 23:7-8

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