Psalm 15

Psalm 15

A psalm of David.

1 Who may worship in your sanctuary, LORD?
Who may enter your presence on your holy hill?2 Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right,
speaking the truth from sincere hearts.3 Those who refuse to gossip
or harm their neighbors
or speak evil of their friends.4 Those who despise flagrant sinners,
and honor the faithful followers of the LORD,
and keep their promises even when it hurts.5 Those who lend money without charging interest,
and who cannot be bribed to lie about the innocent.
Such people will stand firm forever.

PSALMS 15

Who May Worship the [Lord]?

1 Who may stay in God's temple
or live on the holy mountain
of the [Lord]?

2 Only those who obey God
and do as they should.
They speak the truth

3 and don't spread gossip;
they treat others fairly
and don't say cruel things.

4 They hate worthless people,
but show respect for all
who worship the [Lord].
And they keep their promises,
no matter what the cost.

5 They lend their money
without charging interest,
and they don't take bribes
to hurt the innocent.
Those who do these things
will always stand firm.