Add parallel Print Page Options

A Psalm by David.

15 Yahweh, who shall dwell in your sanctuary?
    Who shall live on your holy hill?
He who walks blamelessly and does what is right,
    and speaks truth in his heart;
he who doesn’t slander with his tongue,
    nor does evil to his friend,
    nor casts slurs against his fellow man;
in whose eyes a vile man is despised,
    but who honors those who fear Yahweh;
    he who keeps an oath even when it hurts, and doesn’t change;
he who doesn’t lend out his money for usury,
    nor take a bribe against the innocent.

He who does these things shall never be shaken.

A Davidic Psalm.

Welcomed into God’s Presence

15 Lord, who may stay in your tent?
    Who may dwell on your holy mountain?
The one who lives with integrity,
    who does righteous deeds,
        and who speaks truth to himself.
The one who does not slander with his tongue,
    who does no evil to his neighbor,
        and who does not destroy his friend’s reputation.
The one who despises those who are utterly wicked,
    but who honors the one who fears the Lord,
who keeps his word even when it hurts and does not change,
who does not loan his money with interest,
        and who does not take a bribe against those who are innocent.

The one who does these things will stand firm[a] forever.

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 15:5 Lit. won’t be shaken