Psalms 15

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 15 of 150

1 A Psalm of David. O Jehovah, who shall abide in Your tabernacle? Who shall reside in Your holy mountain?

2 He who walks uprightly and works righteousness, and speaks the truth in his heart.

3 He does not go about slandering with his tongue, and does not do evil to his friend, and does not lift up a reproach against his neighbor.

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Chapter Summary

David describes a citizen of Zion. A Psalm of David.

Key Hebrew Words

תָּמִים uprightly, blameless H8549 · TWOT 2522d
צֶ֫דֶק righteousness H6664 · TWOT 1879a
אֱמֶת truth H571 · TWOT 116k
חֶרְפָּה reproach H2781 · TWOT 749a
שָׁבַע swear (an oath) H7650 · TWOT 2319
נֶ֫שֶׁךְ interest, usury H5392 · TWOT 1430a

People & Context

David

Author of this psalm (superscription); asks who may dwell on Jehovah's holy mountain

Timeline

Abiding in the Tabernacle

The upright man who works righteousness and refuses bribes is granted residence in Jehovah's holy mountain.

Psalms 15:1-5

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