Psalms 15:5

Psalms 15:5 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.
• New International Version (NIV)who lends money to the poor without interest; who does not accept a bribe against the innocent. Whoever does these things will never be shaken.
• English Standard Version (ESV)who does not put out his money at interest and does not take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things shall never be moved.
• New King James Version (NKJV)He who does not put out his money at usury, Nor does he take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things shall never be moved.

Context of Psalms 15:5

3who has no slander on his tongue, who does no harm to his neighbor, who casts no scorn on his friend, 4who despises the vile but honors those who fear the LORD, who does not revise a costly oath, who lends his money without interest and refuses a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things will never be shaken.

Psalms 15:5 word by word

כַּסְפּ֤וֹ׀ לֹא־נָתַ֣ן בְּנֶשֶׁךְ֮ וְשֹׁ֥חַד עַל־נָקִ֗י לֹ֥א לָ֫קָ֥ח עֹֽשֵׂה־אֵ֑לֶּה לֹ֖א יִמּ֣וֹט לְעוֹלָֽם׃Read the interlinear

• who lendsנָתַןnâthan · to give: putH5414
• his moneyכֶּ֫סֶףkeseph · silver: moneyH3701
• withoutלֹאlô' lô' lôh · notH3808
• interestנֶ֫שֶׁךְneshek · interestH5392
• and refusesלָקַחlâqach · to take: takeH3947
• a bribeשֹׁ֫חַדshachad · bribeH7810
• againstעַל‛al · uponH5921
• the innocentנָקִיnâqîy nâqîy' · innocentH5355
• He who doesעָשָׂה‛âώâh · to make: doH6213
• these thingsאֵ֫לֶּה'êlleh · theseH428
• will neverעוֹלָם‛ôlâm ‛ôlâm · forever: enduringH5769
• be shakenמוֹטmôţ · to shakeH4131

Cross-references for Psalms 15:5

• Exodus 22:25If you lend money to one of My people among you who is poor, you must not act as a creditor to him; you are not to charge him interest.
• Leviticus 25:35Now if your countryman becomes destitute and cannot support himself among you, then you are to help him as you would a foreigner or stranger, so that he can continue to live among you.
• Deuteronomy 23:19Do not charge your brother interest on money, food, or any other type of loan.
• Nehemiah 5:2Some were saying, “We and our sons and daughters are numerous. We must get grain in order to eat and stay alive.”
• Ezekiel 18:8He does not engage in usury or take excess interest, but he withholds his hand from iniquity and executes true justice between men.
• Ezekiel 22:12In you they take bribes to shed blood. You engage in usury, take excess interest, and extort your neighbors. But Me you have forgotten, declares the Lord GOD.
• Exodus 23:7Stay far away from a false accusation. Do not kill the innocent or the just, for I will not acquit the guilty.
• Deuteronomy 16:19Do not deny justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous.
• Isaiah 33:15He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears against murderous plots and shuts his eyes tightly against evil—
• Micah 7:3Both hands are skilled at evil; the prince and the judge demand a bribe. When the powerful utters his evil desire, they all conspire together.
• Matthew 26:15and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver.
• Matthew 27:3When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders.
• Psalms 16:8I have set the LORD always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
• Psalms 55:22Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.
• Psalms 106:3Blessed are those who uphold justice, who practice righteousness at all times.
• Psalms 112:6Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous man will be remembered forever.

Commentaries on Psalms 15:5

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 5Putteth not out his money to usury - 10. As usury signifies unlawful interest, or that which is got by taking advantage of the necessity of a distressed neighbor, no man that fears God can be guilty of it. The word נשך neshech, which we translate usury, comes from nashach, to bite as a serpent; and here must signify that biting or devouring usury, which ruins the man who has it to pay. "The increase of usury is called נשך neshech, because it resembles the…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 5He that putteth not out his money to usury - The word “usury” formerly denoted legal interest, or a premium for the use of money. In this sense the word is no longer used in our language, but it always now denotes unlawful interest; “a premium or compensation paid, or stipulated to be paid, for the use of money borrowed or retained, beyond the rate of interest established by law.” “Webster.” The Hebrew word used here - נשׁך neshek - means “interest,” that…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 5The Lord prohibited Israel from charging interest to people in need (Exodus 22:25–27). The assurance of God’s presence keeps the godly from destruction (Psalms 16:8; 46:5; 125:1). Their situations may temporarily unsettle them, but they ultimately remain strong (Psalm 30:6; 94:18; 112:6).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 55. (Compare Le 25:37; De 23:19, 20). usury is derived from a verb meaning "to bite." All gains made by the wrongful loss of others are forbidden. taketh reward, &c.--The innocent would not otherwise be condemned (compare Ex 23:8; De 16:19). Bribery of all sorts is denounced. doeth these, &c.--Such persons admitted to God's presence and favor shall never be moved (Psa 10:6; 13:5).Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 15:5

• Holiness
• Honesty
• Integrity
• Interest
• Money
• Righteous
• Righteousness
• Usury

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Commentaries on Psalms 15

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings