Psalm 15

A Description of the Godly

A Davidic psalm.

1 Lord, who can dwell in Your tent?
Who can live on Your holy mountain?

2 The one who lives honestly, practices righteousness,
and acknowledges the truth in his heart-
3 who does not slander with his tongue,
who does not harm his friend
or discredit his neighbor,
4 who despises the one rejected by the Lord
but honors those who fear the Lord,
who keeps his word whatever the cost,

5 who does not lend his money at interest
or take a bribe against the innocent-
the one who does these things will never be moved.

Psalm 15

A psalm of David.

1 Lord, who may be a guest in your home?
Who may live on your holy hill?

2 Whoever lives a blameless life,
does what is right,
and speaks honestly.

3 He does not slander,
or do harm to others,
or insult his neighbor.

4 He despises a reprobate,
but honors the Lord’s loyal followers.
He makes firm commitments and does not renege on his promise.

5 He does not charge interest when he lends his money.
He does not take bribes to testify against the innocent.
The one who lives like this will never be upended.