Psalms 15

The Righteous Israelite

1A psalm of David.[#Is 56:7.]

Lord , who may abide in your tent?

Who may dwell on your holy mountain?

2Whoever walks without blame,[#Ps 119:1.]

doing what is right,

speaking truth from the heart;

3Who does not slander with his tongue,

does no harm to a friend,

never defames a neighbor;

4Who disdains the wicked,

but honors those who fear the Lord ;

Who keeps an oath despite the cost,

5lends no money at interest,[#: lending money in the Old Testament was often seen as assistance to the poor in their distress, not as an investment; making money off the poor by charging interest was thus forbidden (Ex 22:24; Lv 25:36–37; Dt 23:20).]

accepts no bribe against the innocent.

Whoever acts like this

shall never be shaken.

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