Psalm 15:4 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 15:1-5

Here is, I. A very serious and weighty question concerning the characters of a citizen of Zion (Ps. 14:1): ?Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? Let me know who shall go to heaven.? Not, who by name (in this way the Lord only knows those that are his), but who by description: ?What kind of people are those whom thou wilt own and crown with distinguishing and everlasting favours?? This supposes that it is a great privilege to be a citizen of Zion, an unspeakable honour and advantage,?that... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 15:4

In whose eyes a vile person is contemned ,.... A "vile" man is a very wicked, profligate, and abandoned creature, one that is to every good work reprobate; and such sometimes are in high places, Psalm 12:8 ; and are greatly caressed and esteemed by the men of the world; but then, as they are an abomination to God, they should be despised by his people, let them be what they will as to their riches, honours, and wisdom among men; as Haman was by Mordecai, Esther 3:2 ; and Ahab by Elisha, ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 15:4

In whose eves a vile person is contemned - read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 15:4

Verse 4 The first part of this verse is explained in different ways. Some draw from it this meaning, that the true servants of God are contemptible and worthless in their own estimation. If we adopt this interpretation, the copula and, which David does not express, must be supplied, making the reading thus, He is vile and despised in his own eyes. But besides the consideration, that, if this had been the sense, the words would probably have been joined together by the copula and, I have another... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 15:1-5

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 15:1-5

The man in undisturbed rest. It matters little when this psalm was written, or by whom. Although there is no reason for denying its Davidic authorship, still its contents are manifestly and equally precious, whoever was the inspired penman, and whenever he penned these words. Manifestly, the psalm is a product of Judaism. £ The Mosaic legislation had its ritual, but it was not ritualistic. There was not only an altar of sacrifice, but also a pillar of testimony and the tables of the Law;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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 15:4

In whose eyes a vile person is contemned . So the LXX ; the Vulgate, Ewald, Hupfeld, Hengstenberg, and the Revised Version. Others prefer to translate, "He is despised in his own eyes, [and] worthless" (Abort Ezra, Hitzig, Delitzsch, Kay, 'Speaker's Commentary'). Either rendering furnishes a good sense; but the law of parallelism is very decidedly in favour of the former. As the righteous man honors those who fear God, so he contemns those who are vile or worthless. He is no respecter of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 15:4

In whose eyes a vile person is contemned - That is, who does not show respect to a man of base or bad character on account of his wealth, his position, or his rank in life. He estimates character as it is in itself, and not as derived from rank, relationship, or station. While, as stated in the previous verse, he is not disposed to take up a false or evil report against another, he is at the same time disposed to do justice to all, and does not honor those who do not deserve to be honored, or... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 15:1-5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 15:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 15:4

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 15:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 15:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 15:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 15:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 15:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 15:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 15:4

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