诗篇 15:2-3 CUNPSS

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 15:1-5

A life without reproach. In all ages there has been a sense of imperfection, and a longing and a cry for the perfect in human character. The ethical philosophers of Greece and Rome have given us their views; Christian teachers have aimed to set forth, in poetry and prose, their ideals of perfection; but it may be questioned whether anywhere we can find a truer or more beautiful portrait than this by the ancient Jewish poet. It has been said, "Christian chivalry has not drawn a brighter."... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 15:1-5

The essentials of a spiritual religion. This psalm is supposed by some to have been written on the removal of the ark to Zion. "As it is not only in David's time that the symbol has been placed above the thing signified, and a superstitious efficacy attached to the externals of worship, this psalm has an equal value in every age in keeping before the mind the great lesson that sanctity of life and truth of heart are the absolute essentials of a spiritual religion." How can we dwell truly... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 15:2

He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness . An upright walk is the first requisite (comp. Genesis 17:1 ; Psalms 26:3 , Psalms 26:11 ; Isaiah 33:15 ). Such a walk involves the doing of righteousness, not, of course, in absolute perfection, but with a sincere intention, and so as to have "the answer of a good conscience towards God" ( 1 Peter 3:21 ). And speaketh the truth in his heart. Not " from his heart," as in the Prayer-book Version, which would make the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 15:3

He that backbiteth not with his tongue . Among the negative virtues the first place is given to the observance of the ninth commandment, probably because to err in this respect is so very common a fault (see Jeremiah 6:28 ; Jeremiah 9:4 ; James 3:5-8 ). Nor doeth evil to his neighbour; rather, to his friend , or his companion —a different word from that used at the end of the verse, and implying greater intimacy. There is special wickedness in injuring one with whom we are... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 15:2

He that walketh uprightly - Hebrew, “walking perfectly;” that is, one who walks or lives “perfectly.” The word “walk” in the Scriptures is often used to denote the manner of life; life being represented as a journey. See the note at Psalms 1:1. The word here rendered “uprightly,” or, in the Hebrew, “perfectly,” means that which is complete in all its parts; where no part is missing or is defective. See the word explained in the notes at Job 1:1. The Word is not used in the sense in which it is... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 15:3

He that backbiteth not with his tongue - The word “backbite” means to censure; slander; reproach; speak evil of. The Hebrew word - רגל râgal - a verb formed from the word foot, means properly “to foot it,” and then “to go about.” Then it means to go about as a tale-bearer or slanderer; to circulate reports unfavorable to others. It is not improperly rendered here “backbite;” and the idea is, that it is essential to true piety that one should “not” be a slanderer, or should “not” circulate evil... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 15:2

Psalms 15:2 . He that walketh uprightly Without guile, or hypocrisy, loving and serving God, and loving his neighbour, not in word only, but in truth, and this constantly, and in the whole course of his life, as the word walking implies. And worketh righteousness Maketh it his business to do justly, to give to every one his due, first to God, and then to men. And speaketh the truth in his heart His words and professions to God and men agree with, and proceed from, the thoughts and... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 15:3

Psalms 15:3. He backbites not with his tongue Doth not use his tongue to calumniate, or detract from the reputation of any one; speaks evil of no man, nor makes the faults of others the subject of his conversation, much less of his sport or ridicule, nor speaks of them with pleasure, nor at all but for edification. Nor doeth evil Any hurt or injury, willingly or designedly, to his neighbour That is, any man; doth nothing to offend or grieve his spirit, to prejudice the health or ease of... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 15:1-5

Psalms 14-17 Godly people in ungodly societyContinuing the theme of Psalms 10-13 (concerning the godly person who is downtrodden), the psalmist notes what happens when people refuse to acknowledge God and live as if he does not care about their actions. The result is a corrupt society (14:1-3). Because they have rejected God they have rejected the true standard by which to judge good and evil. They live solely for themselves, with no consideration for others and no thought for God (4). But in... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 15:2

walketh = walketh habitually. walketh . . . worketh . . . speaketh. Note Figure of speech Anabasis . uprightly = without blame. truth. First occurrence in the Psalms. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 15:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 15:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 15:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 15:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 15:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 15:3

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 15:2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 15:3

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 15:1-5

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 15:2

Group of Brands