Psalm 15:5

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 15:5

Psalms 15:5. He that putteth not out his money to usury In such a manner as is contrary to God’s law, of which see on Exodus 22:25; Leviticus 25:36-37. Or taketh reward Or bribe, from him who hath a bad cause; that he may condemn the innocent or acquit the guilty: both which things God abhors. He that doeth these things Here enumerated, in consequence of first having faith working by love, in consequence of the justification of his person and the renovation of his nature; he that,... 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 15:5

usury. Compare Exodus 22:25 .Leviticus 25:36 , Leviticus 25:37 . Deuteronomy 23:19 , Deuteronomy 23:20 . reward = bribery. Compare Exodus 23:8 . Deuteronomy 27:25 . never be moved. See Psalms 15:1 . Contrast Psalms 9:15 , Psalms 9:17 , and compare Matthew 7:24-27 . Matthew 16:8 ; Mat 125:1 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 15:5

Psalms 15:5. He that putteth not out his money to usury— See Deuteronomy 23:19-20. The next clause seems plainly to shew, that exorbitant and excessive usury is here more immediately pointed at. REFLECTIONS.—The former Psalm described that desperate corruption of fallen man, which rendered him unfit for communion with God; this describes the character of the faithful, whose captivity to sin is turned, who are justified and forgiven through the blood of Jesus, and by his Spirit made meet for an... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 15:5

5. (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, c.—The innocent would not otherwise be condemned (compare Exodus 23:8 Deuteronomy 16:19). Bribery of all sorts is denounced. doeth these, c.—Such persons admitted to God's presence and favor shall never be moved (Psalms 10:6 Psalms 13:5). 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 15:2-5

2. David’s answer 15:2-5 read more

Thomas Constable

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

In conclusion, David observed that such a person will experience stability in his life, as well as enjoying intimate fellowship with God.The fact that David listed a total of 10 moral qualities in this psalm may indicate that he wanted to suggest a comparison with the Ten Commandments. Though the contents of these lists are not the same, they both identify traits that mark a person who is walking in the will of God. The rabbis identified 613 commands in the Mosaic Law. Isaiah mentioned six that... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 15:1-5

In this Ps. we have a fine summary of the essentials of OT. piety. It sets forth the character and conduct required in the worshipper for acceptance with God. The occasion of its composition may have been the bringing of the ark to Jerusalem (2 Samuel 6:17). Cp. with the whole Ps. Isaiah 33:14, Isaiah 33:15. This is another of the Pss. for Ascension Day.1. Abide] RV ’sojourn.’ The worshipper is conceived as the guest of God. Tabernacle] lit. ’tent,’ the kind of structure prepared by David for... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 15:5

(5) Usury was not forbidden in the legitimate commercial dealings with foreigners (Deuteronomy 23:20); and the laws against it seem to have had exclusive reference to dealings among Israelites themselves, and were evidently enacted more with a view to the protection of the poor than because the idea of usury in itself was considered wrong (Exodus 22:25; Lew 25:36). So here the context plainly seems to limit the sin of usury to unjust application of the principle, being connected with bribery.... read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 15:5

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 15:1-5

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 15:5

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 15:5

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 15:5

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

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

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

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 15:1-5

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 15:5

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