Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 15:1
Psalms 15:1. Lord, who shall, &c. The psalmist proposes this question to God, that the answer, coming from the Supreme Lord of earth and heaven, the Lawgiver and Judge of men and angels, might have the greater authority and influence on men’s consciences. Who shall abide Hebrew מי יגור , mi jagur, who shall sojourn in thy tabernacle? In thy church here, and be a true member thereof, and an acceptable worshipper of thee therein? Who shall dwell Hebrew, ישׁכן , jishchon, shall... read more
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