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

3The one who does not slander with his tongue, do evil to a friend, or bring disgrace on his neighbor. 4The one who despises those rejected by God but honors those who fear the Lord. The one who makes a promise and does not break it, even though he is hurt by it. The one who does not collect interest on a loan or take a bribe against an innocent person. Whoever 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

Words taken from the KJV.

• putteth not outנָתַןnâthan · to give: putH5414
• his moneyכֶּ֫סֶףkeseph · silver: moneyH3701
• to usuryנֶ֫שֶׁךְneshek · interestH5392
• nor takethלָקַחlâqach · to take: takeH3947
• rewardשֹׁ֫חַדshachad · bribeH7810
• against the innocentנָקִיnâqîy nâqîy' · innocentH5355
• He that doethעָשָׂה‛âώâh · to make: doH6213
• shall neverעוֹלָם‛ôlâm ‛ôlâm · forever: enduringH5769
• be movedמוֹטmôţ · to shakeH4131

Cross-references for Psalms 15:5

• Exodus 22:25“If you lend money to my people—to any poor person among you—never act like a moneylender. Charge no interest.
• Leviticus 25:35“If an Israelite becomes poor and cannot support himself, help him. He must live with you as a stranger without a permanent home.
• Deuteronomy 23:19Never charge another Israelite any interest on money, food, or anything else that is borrowed.
• Nehemiah 5:2Some of them said, “We have large families! We need some grain ⌞if we are going⌟ to eat and stay alive.”
• Ezekiel 18:8He doesn’t lend money for interest or make an excessive profit. He refuses to do evil things, and he judges everyone fairly.
• Ezekiel 22:12Other people take bribes to murder people. You collect interest and make excessive profits. You make profits by mistreating your neighbors. You have forgotten me, declares the Almighty Lord.
• Exodus 23:7Avoid telling lies. Don’t kill innocent or honest people, because I will never declare guilty people innocent.
• Deuteronomy 16:19Never pervert justice. Instead, be impartial. Never take a bribe, because bribes blind wise people and deny justice to those who are in the right.
• Isaiah 33:15The person who does what is right and speaks the truth will live. He rejects getting rich by extortion and refuses to take bribes. He refuses to listen to those who are plotting murders. He doesn’t look for evil things to do.
• Micah 7:3Their hands are skilled in doing evil. Officials ask for gifts. Judges accept bribes. Powerful people dictate what they want. So they scheme together.
• Matthew 26:15He asked, “What will you pay me if I hand him over to you?” They offered him 30 silver coins.
• Matthew 27:3Then Judas, who had betrayed Jesus, regretted what had happened when he saw that Jesus was condemned. He brought the 30 silver coins back to the chief priests and leaders.
• Psalms 16:8I always keep the Lord in front of me. When he is by my side, I cannot be moved.
• Psalms 55:22Turn your burdens over to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will never let the righteous person stumble.
• Psalms 106:3Blessed are those who defend justice and do what is right at all times.
• Psalms 112:6He will never fail. A righteous person will always be remembered.

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