Psalms, Chapter 15
1aA psalm of David.
I
LORD, who may abide in your tent?*
Who may dwell on your holy mountain?*
II
2Whoever walks without blame,b
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,*
accepts no bribe against the innocent.c
III
Whoever acts like this
shall never be shaken.
* [Psalm 15] The Psalm records a liturgical scrutiny at the entrance to the Temple court (cf. Ps 24:3–6; Is 33:14b–16). The Israelite wishing to be admitted had to ask the Temple official what conduct was appropriate to God's precincts. Note the emphasis on virtues relating to one's neighbor.
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