Psalm 15:3

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 15:3

He that = that never hath. So in the following two lines. evil. Hebrew. ra'a'. App-44 . neighbour = friend. taketh up = receiveth. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 15:3

Psalms 15:3. Nor taketh up a reproach, &c.— Nor throweth a disgrace upon his neighbour: namely, by dishonouring his wife or daughter. I understand it so, says Mr. Mudge, for two reasons; one, that the common translation comes too near the meaning of the first clause of this verse; the second, that otherwise something very essential to a good man, and which is usually made part of his character, (See Ezekiel 18:0.) would be omitted. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 15:3

3. He neither slanders nor spreads slander. 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

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 15:3

(3) He that backbiteth not.—Literally, he has not footed it on his tongue. Very expressive of those who go about from house to house carrying tittle- tattle. (Comp. 1 Timothy 5:13.)Reproach.—The Hebrew word has a striking derivation. Properly, the stripping of the trees of autumn fruit; so, stripping honour and reputation from a person. Two different words are in the Hebrew for “neighbour.” Translate, “Who does no ill to his friend, nor carries a reproach against his neighbour.” The marginal... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 15:1-5

Psalms 15:0 John Wilson (Christopher North) chooses this Psalm to be sung at the 'elder's deathbed,' for 'it was a custom in Scotland that the ransomed of the Lord returned and came to Zion with songs'. John Ker. References. XV. 2. T. Sadler, Sermons for Children, p. 106. XV. F. D. Maurice, Sermons, vol. ii. p. 69. International Critical Commentary, vol. i. p. 112. A. Maclaren, Life of David, p. 174. I. Williams, The Psalms Interpreted of Christ, p. 272. read more

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