Psalms 15:2-4

2 He who ¹walks with integrity, and works righteousness, And ²speaks truth in his heart.

3 He ³does not slander with his tongue, Nor ⁴does evil to his neighbor, Nor ⁵takes up a reproach against his friend;

4 In whose eyes a reprobate is despised, But who ⁶honors those who fear the LORD; He ⁷swears to his own hurt and does not change;

Psalms 15:2-4 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 15

\\<>\\. As in the preceding psalm, according to Theodoret, the salvation of the inhabitants of Jerusalem is foretold, and the liberty of the captives; so in this advice is given to them, and the life they ought to live proposed, who should share in such benefits.

Cross References

• 1. Psalms 24:4; Isaiah 33:15
• 2. Zechariah 8:16; Ephesians 4:25
• 3. Psalms 50:20
• 4. Psalms 28:3
• 5. Exodus 23:1
• 6. Acts 28:10
• 7. Judges 11:35

Footnotes

• [a]. Lit "according to"
• [b]. Lit "his"
• [c]. Lit "he"