Christian Standard Bible
Psalms 15:2
2The one who lives blamelessly, practices righteousness, and acknowledges the truth in his heart —
Psalms 15:2 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.
- New International Version (NIV)The one whose walk is blameless, who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from their heart;
- English Standard Version (ESV)He who walks blamelessly and does what is right and speaks truth in his heart;
- New King James Version (NKJV)He who walks uprightly, And works righteousness, And speaks the truth in his heart;
Context of Psalms 15:2
1Lord, who can dwell in your tent? Who can live on your holy mountain? The one who lives blamelessly, practices righteousness, and acknowledges the truth in his heart — 3who does not slander with his tongue, who does not harm his friend or discredit his neighbor, 4who despises the one rejected by the Lord but honors those who fear the Lord, who keeps his word whatever the cost,
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הוֹלֵ֣ךְ תָּ֭מִים וּפֹעֵ֥ל צֶ֑דֶק וְדֹבֵ֥ר אֱ֝מֶ֗ת בִּלְבָבֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 15:2
- Psalms 84:11For the Lord God is a sun and shield. The Lord grants favor and honor; he does not withhold the good from those who live with integrity.
- Proverbs 2:7He stores up success for the upright; He is a shield for those who live with integrity
- Proverbs 28:18The one who lives with integrity will be helped, but one who distorts right and wrong will suddenly fall.
- Isaiah 33:15The one who lives righteously and speaks rightly, who refuses profit from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears from listening to murderous plots and shuts his eyes against evil schemes —
- Micah 2:7House of Jacob, should it be asked, “Is the Spirit of the Lord impatient? Are these the things he does?” Don’t my words bring good to the one who walks uprightly?
- Luke 1:6Both were righteous in God’s sight, living without blame according to all the commands and requirements of the Lord.
- Galatians 2:14But when I saw that they were deviating from the truth of the gospel, I told Cephas in front of everyone, “If you, who are a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how can you compel Gentiles to live like Jews?”
- 1 John 2:6The one who says he remains in him should walk just as he walked.
- Acts 10:35but in every nation the person who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.
- Romans 2:10but glory, honor, and peace for everyone who does what is good, first to the Jew, and also to the Greek.
- Ephesians 2:10For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time for us to do.
- Hebrews 11:33who by faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions,
- 1 John 2:29If you know that he is righteous, you know this as well: Everyone who does what is right has been born of him.
- 1 John 3:7Little children, let no one deceive you. The one who does what is right is righteous, just as he is righteous.
- Revelation 22:14“Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by the gates.
- Psalms 34:12Who is someone who desires life, loving a long life to enjoy what is good?
Commentaries on Psalms 15:2
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2He that walketh uprightly - תמים הולך holech tamim, 1. He walks perfectly. Who sets God before his eyes, takes his word for the rule of his conduct, considers himself a sojourner on earth, and is continually walking to the kingdom of God. He acts according to the perfections of God's law; he has respect to all its parts, and feels the weight and importance of all its injunctions. And worketh righteousness - 2. He is not satisfied with a contemplative…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2He that walketh uprightly - Hebrew, “walking perfectly;” that is, one who walks or lives “perfectly.” The word “walk” in the Scriptures is often used to denote the manner of life; life being represented as a journey. See the note at Psalm 1:1. The word here rendered “uprightly,” or, in the Hebrew, “perfectly,” means that which is complete in all its parts; where no part is missing or is defective. See the word explained in the notes at Job 1:1. The Word…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 2The godly speak truthfully and act faithfully in their relationships. Unlike the wicked, they are open and transparent (Psalm 12:2–4).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22. walketh--(Compare Psa 1:1). uprightly--in a complete manner, as to all parts of conduct (Ge 17:1), not as to degree. worketh--or, "does." righteousness--what is right. in his heart--sincerely (Pr 23:7).Read the comment
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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
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