Bible Commentaries
JFB Critical & Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Psalms 15
Psalm 15:1-5. Those who are fit for communion with God may be known by a conformity to His law, which is illustrated in various important particulars.
abide — or, “sojourn” (compare Psalm 5:4), where it means under God‘s protection here, as (Psalm 23:6, Psalm 27:4, Psalm 27:6) communion.
tabernacle — seat of the ark (2 Samuel 6:17), the symbol of God‘s presence.
holy hill — (Compare Psalm 2:6).
walketh — (Compare Psalm 1:1).
uprightly — in a complete manner, as to all parts of conduct (Genesis 17:1), not as to degree.
worketh — or, “does.”
righteousness — what is right.
in his heart — sincerely (Proverbs 23:7).
Love and hate are regulated by a regard to God.
sweareth … hurt — or what so results (compare Leviticus 5:4).
(Compare Leviticus 25:37; Deuteronomy 23:19, Deuteronomy 23:20).
usury is derived from a verb meaning “to bite.” All gains made by the wrongful loss of others are forbidden.
taketh reward, etc. — The innocent would not otherwise be condemned (compare Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 16:19). Bribery of all sorts is denounced.
doeth these, etc. — Such persons admitted to God‘s presence and favor shall never be moved (Psalm 10:6; Psalm 13:5).
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