Psalm 15:2

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

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

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

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 15:2

THE ANSWER"He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness,And speaketh truth in his heart;He that slandereth not with his tongue,Nor doeth evil to his friend,Nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbor;In whose eyes a reprobate is despised,But who honoreth them that fear Jehovah;He that sweareth to his own hurt and changeth not;He that putteth not out his money to interest,Nor taketh reward against the innocent.He that doeth these things shall never be moved."First we shall note the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 15:2

Psalms 15:2. He that walketh uprightly— He that walketh steadily uniform. Mudge. The word צדק tsedek rendered righteousness, signifies not only those duties which strict justice requires from man to man, but likewise all those kind and benevolent offices, which, though not commanded in the law, are the ornaments of our nature, and the very support of society. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 15:2

2. walketh—(Compare :-). uprightly—in a complete manner, as to all parts of conduct ( :-), not as to degree. worketh—or, "does." righteousness—what is right. in his heart—sincerely (Proverbs 23:7). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 15:1-5

Psalms 15In this psalm, David reflected on the importance of a pure character for those who would worship God and have an intimate relationship with Him. Stylistically, it begins with a question and ends with a promise (cf. Isaiah 33:14-16). This style marks the wisdom literature, and many scholars consider this a wisdom psalm. [Note: E.g., Dahood, 1:83; and VanGemeren, pp. 147-48.] Brueggemann classified it as a Torah psalm. [Note: Brueggemann, p. 42.] The wise person in this psalm contrasts... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 15:2

Eight characteristics describe this kind of person in more detail. Together they picture a person of integrity.1. He speaks the truth sincerely, rather than being double-tongued, i.e., not saying what is true some of the time and lying at other times (Psa_ 15:2 c).2. He does not slander other people by saying things that are untrue and destructive about them (Psa_ 15:3 a).3. He does not do evil to his neighbor (i.e., anyone with whom he comes in contact, Psa_ 15:3 b; cf. Proverbs 14:17-24).4.... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 15:2-5

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