WHO MAY LIVE ON YOUR HOLY MOUNTAIN?
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Psalm 15
A psalm of David.
2 The one whose walk is blameless,(D)
who does what is righteous,
who speaks the truth(E) from their heart;
3 whose tongue utters no slander,(F)
who does no wrong to a neighbor,
and casts no slur on others;
4 who despises a vile person
but honors(G) those who fear the Lord;
who keeps an oath(H) even when it hurts,
and does not change their mind;
5 who lends money to the poor without interest;(I)
who does not accept a bribe(J) against the innocent.
Whoever does these things
will never be shaken.(K)
Cross references
- Psalm 15:1 : Ex 29:46; Ps 23:6; 27:4; 61:4
- Psalm 15:1 : Ex 25:8; 1Ch 22:19; Ps 20:2; 78:69; 150:1
- Psalm 15:1 : S Ex 15:17
- Psalm 15:2 : S Ge 6:9; S Ps 18:32; Eph 1:4; S 1Th 3:13; Tit 1:6
- Psalm 15:2 : Pr 16:13; Isa 45:19; Jer 7:28; 9:5; Zec 8:3, 16; Ro 9:1; S Eph 4:25
- Psalm 15:3 : S Lev 19:16
- Psalm 15:4 : S Job 19:9; Ac 28:10
- Psalm 15:4 : S Dt 23:21; S Jos 9:18; Mt 5:33
- Psalm 15:5 : S Ex 22:25
- Psalm 15:5 : S Ex 18:21; S 1Sa 8:3; Ac 24:26
- Psalm 15:5 : S Job 29:18; Ps 21:7; 112:6; Ac 2:25; Heb 12:28; 2Pe 1:10
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Who Shall Dwell on Your Holy Hill?
A Psalm of David. 2 He who (D)walks blamelessly and (E)does what is right
and (F)speaks truth in his heart;
3 who (G)does not slander with his tongue
and does no evil to his neighbor,
nor (H)takes up a reproach against his friend;
4 (I)in whose eyes a vile person is despised,
but who honors those who fear the Lord;
who (J)swears to his own hurt and does not change;
5 who (K)does not put out his money at interest
and (L)does not take a bribe against the innocent.
He who does these things shall never be (M)moved.
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Cross references
- Psalm 15:1 : For ver. 1-5, see Ps. 24:3-5; Isa. 33:14-16
- Psalm 15:1 : Ps. 61:4
- Psalm 15:1 : See Ps. 2:6
- Psalm 15:2 : Prov. 28:18
- Psalm 15:2 : Ps. 106:3; [Matt. 6:1]
- Psalm 15:2 : Zech. 8:16; Eph. 4:25; [John 1:47; Col. 3:9]
- Psalm 15:3 : Lev. 19:16; [Ps. 34:13]
- Psalm 15:3 : Ex. 23:1
- Psalm 15:4 : [Esth. 3:2]
- Psalm 15:4 : [Judg. 11:35]
- Psalm 15:5 : Ex. 22:25; Lev. 25:36; Deut. 23:19; Ezek. 18:8; 22:12
- Psalm 15:5 : Ex. 23:8; Deut. 16:19
- Psalm 15:5 : See Ps. 10:6
2 He who (D)walks blamelessly and (E)does what is right
and (F)speaks truth in his heart;
3 who (G)does not slander with his tongue
and does no evil to his neighbor,
nor (H)takes up a reproach against his friend;
4 (I)in whose eyes a vile person is despised,
but who honors those who fear the Lord;
who (J)swears to his own hurt and does not change;
5 who (K)does not put out his money at interest
and (L)does not take a bribe against the innocent.
He who does these things shall never be (M)moved.
Cross references
- Psalm 15:1 : For ver. 1-5, see Ps. 24:3-5; Isa. 33:14-16
- Psalm 15:1 : Ps. 61:4
- Psalm 15:1 : See Ps. 2:6
- Psalm 15:2 : Prov. 28:18
- Psalm 15:2 : Ps. 106:3; [Matt. 6:1]
- Psalm 15:2 : Zech. 8:16; Eph. 4:25; [John 1:47; Col. 3:9]
- Psalm 15:3 : Lev. 19:16; [Ps. 34:13]
- Psalm 15:3 : Ex. 23:1
- Psalm 15:4 : [Esth. 3:2]
- Psalm 15:4 : [Judg. 11:35]
- Psalm 15:5 : Ex. 22:25; Lev. 25:36; Deut. 23:19; Ezek. 18:8; 22:12
- Psalm 15:5 : Ex. 23:8; Deut. 16:19
- Psalm 15:5 : See Ps. 10:6
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The psalmist lists some qualities of a righteous person. These include not hurting or wronging our neighbor, despising the wicked, honoring those who fear God, keeping promises, and not taking advantage of the poor and innocent. Such people may dwell in God’s kingdom.
When Jesus came proclaiming the kingdom of God, he said the kingdom of God is among you (Lk 17:21). God’s kingdom is not an otherworldly hope, but a place where God’s love and justice reign in our hearts. It is not merely a laundry list of to do’s or not to do’s, while achieving or failing to do them. God's kingdom is having assurance in God’s great love through the Gospel and loving others out of that abundance. In God’s love, we can find a solid foundation for our soul and in community with all God’s family.
Prayer: Lord, reign in our hearts. May we find the joy of doing your will and loving others deeply.
One Word: Secure in God’s love
