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

3He does not slander with his tongue, Nor do evil to his neighbor, Nor bring shame on his friend; 4A despicable person is despised in his eyes, But he honors those who fear the Lord; He takes an oath to his own detriment, and does not change; He does not lend his money at interest, Nor does he take a bribe against the innocent. One 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

• lendנָתַןnâthan · to give: putH5414
• his moneyכֶּ֫סֶףkeseph · silver: moneyH3701
• at interestנֶ֫שֶׁךְneshek · interestH5392
• Norלֹאlô' lô' lôh · notH3808
• does he takeלָקַחlâqach · to take: takeH3947
• a bribeשֹׁ֫חַדshachad · bribeH7810
• againstעַל‛al · uponH5921
• the innocentנָקִיnâqîy nâqîy' · innocentH5355
• One who doesעָשָׂה‛âώâh · to make: doH6213
• theseאֵ֫לֶּה'êlleh · theseH428
• will neverעוֹלָם‛ôlâm ‛ôlâm · forever: enduringH5769
• be shakenמוֹטmôţ · to shakeH4131

Cross-references for Psalms 15:5

• Exodus 22:25“If you lend money to My people, to the poor among you, you are not to act as a creditor to him; you shall not charge him interest.
• Leviticus 25:35‘Now in case a countryman of yours becomes poor and his means among you falter, then you are to sustain him, like a stranger or a resident, so that he may live with you.
• Deuteronomy 23:19“You are not to charge interest to your countrymen: interest on money, food, or anything that may be loaned on interest.
• Nehemiah 5:2For there were those who said, “We, our sons, and our daughters are many; therefore let’s get grain so that we may eat and live.”
• Ezekiel 18:8and if he does not lend money at interest or take interest, if he keeps his hand from injustice and executes true justice between one person and another,
• Ezekiel 22:12Among you they have taken bribes to shed blood; you have taken interest, you have injured your neighbors by oppression, and you have forgotten Me,” declares the Lord God.
• Exodus 23:7Keep far from a false charge, and do not kill the innocent or the righteous, for I will not acquit the guilty.
• Deuteronomy 16:19You shall not distort justice, you shall not show partiality; and you shall not accept a bribe, because a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and distorts the words of the righteous.
• Isaiah 33:15One who walks righteously and speaks with integrity, One who rejects unjust gain And shakes his hands so that they hold no bribe; One who stops his ears from hearing about bloodshed And shuts his eyes from looking at evil;
• Micah 7:3As for evil, both hands do it well. The leader asks for a bribe, also the judge, And the great one speaks the capricious desire of his soul; So they plot it together.
• Matthew 26:15and said, “What are you willing to give me to betray Him to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver.
• Matthew 27:3Then when Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that He had been condemned, he felt remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,
• Psalms 16:8I have set the Lord continually 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 allow the righteous to be shaken.
• Psalms 106:3How blessed are those who maintain justice, Who practice righteousness at all times!
• Psalms 112:6For he will never be shaken; The righteous 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