Chapter Summary
Psalm 15 asks who may dwell in God's presence and answers with a portrait of ethical character. The person worthy to abide in God's tent walks blamelessly, speaks truth, does not slander, keeps oaths even when it hurts, does not lend at interest to the poor, and refuses bribes. Such a person shall never be moved.
Key Verses in This Chapter
Psalms Chapter 15
Chapter 15 of Psalms from the Holy Bible
Verses
Psalms 15:1
LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?
Psalms 15:2
He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.
Psalms 15:3
He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour.
Psalms 15:4
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.
Psalms 15:5
He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.
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