Psalms 15

Who Shall Dwell on Your Holy Hill?

1 LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holyHoly: קָדוֹשׁ (Qadosh). The Hebrew qadosh (קָדוֹשׁ) means holy or set apart—separated from common use for God's purposes. God is 'the Holy One of Israel,' utterly distinct from creation in moral perfection. hill? References Lord: Psalms 23:6, 92:13. Temple: Psalms 61:4. Holy: Psalms 2:6, 3:4. Parallel theme: Psalms 84:4, John 17:24, Hebrews 12:22 +3

2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. Truth: Ephesians 4:25. Righteousness: Isaiah 33:15, Acts 10:35, Hebrews 11:33, 1 John 3:7. Parallel theme: Psalms 24:4, Proverbs 28:18, Ephesians 2:10, Colossians 3:9, 1 John 2:6 +5

3 He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour. Evil: Isaiah 56:2, Romans 1:30, James 4:11, 3 John 1:11. Parallel theme: Leviticus 19:16, Proverbs 22:10, 25:3, Matthew 7:12, Romans 13:10 +4

4 In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty.. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not. References Lord: Judges 11:35, Matthew 5:33. Parallel theme: Psalms 16:3, 101:4, 101:6, Esther 3:2, 1 John 3:14 +2

5 He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved. Parallel theme: Psalms 55:22, 106:3, 112:6, Exodus 22:25, Deuteronomy 16:19, Proverbs 12:3, Isaiah 33:15, Ezekiel 18:8, 22:12, John 13:17 +5