New English Translation
Psalms 15:5
5He does not charge interest when he lends his money. He does not take bribes to testify against the innocent. The one who lives like this will never be upended.
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, or do harm to others, or insult his neighbor. 4He despises a reprobate, but honors the Lord’s loyal followers. He makes firm commitments and does not renege on his promise. He does not charge interest when he lends his money. He does not take bribes to testify against the innocent. The one who lives like this will never be upended.
Read all of Psalms 15Psalms 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 any of my people who are needy among you, do not be like a moneylender to him; do not charge him interest.
- Leviticus 25:35“‘If your brother becomes impoverished and is indebted to you, you must support him; he must live with you like a foreign resident.
- Deuteronomy 23:19You must not charge interest on a loan to your fellow Israelite, whether on money, food, or anything else that has been loaned with interest.
- Nehemiah 5:2There were those who said, “With our sons and daughters, we are many. We must obtain grain in order to eat and stay alive.”
- Ezekiel 18:8does not engage in usury or charge interest, but refrains from wrongdoing, promotes true justice between men,
- Ezekiel 22:12They take bribes within you to shed blood. You engage in usury and charge interest; you extort money from your neighbors. You have forgotten me, declares the sovereign Lord.
- Exodus 23:7Keep your distance from a false charge – do not kill the innocent and the righteous, for I will not justify the wicked.
- Deuteronomy 16:19You must not pervert justice or show favor. Do not take a bribe, for bribes blind the eyes of the wise and distort the words of the righteous.
- Isaiah 33:15The one who lives uprightly and speaks honestly; the one who refuses to profit from oppressive measures and rejects a bribe; the one who does not plot violent crimes and does not seek to harm others –
- Micah 7:3They are determined to be experts at doing evil; government officials and judges take bribes, prominent men make demands, and they all do what is necessary to satisfy them.
- Matthew 26:15and said, “What will you give me to betray him into your hands?” So they set out thirty silver coins for him.
- Matthew 27:3Now when Judas, who had betrayed him, saw that Jesus had been condemned, he regretted what he had done and returned the thirty silver coins to the chief priests and the elders,
- Psalms 16:8I constantly trust in the Lord; because he is at my right hand, I will not be upended.
- Psalms 55:22Throw your burden upon the Lord, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the godly to be upended.
- Psalms 106:3How blessed are those who promote justice, and do what is right all the time!
- Psalms 112:6For he will never be upended; others will always remember one who is just.
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
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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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