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 does not slander with his tongue, does not wrong his neighbor, and does not disgrace his friend, 4who despises a vile person in his eyes, but honors those who fear Adonai, who keeps his oath even when it hurts, and does not change, who lends his money without usury, and takes no 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

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 22:25If you ever take your neighbor’s cloak as a pledge, you are to return it to him before the sun goes down,
• Leviticus 25:35“If your brother has become poor and his hand cannot support himself among you, then you are to uphold him. He may live with you like an outsider or a temporary resident.
• Deuteronomy 23:19You are not to bring the fee of a prostitute or the wages of a dog into the House of Adonai your God for any vow, for both of these are detestable to Adonai your God.
• Nehemiah 5:2There were those who said, “We and our sons and our daughters are numerous. We must take grain, so we may eat and live.”
• Ezekiel 18:8He does not loan with interest or take unjust gain. He keeps his hand from iniquity, executes true justice between people,
• Ezekiel 22:12They accept bribes in order to shed blood in you; you have taken usurious interest. You have greedily gained by oppressing your neighbors, and you have forgotten Me.” It is a declaration of Adonai.
• Exodus 23:7Stay far away from a false charge. Do not kill the innocent and the righteous, for I will not justify the guilty.
• Deuteronomy 16:19You are not to twist justice—you must not show partiality or take a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and distorts the words of the righteous.
• Isaiah 33:15One who walks righteously, and speaks uprightly, who refuses unjust gain by extortion, who shakes his hands free of bribes, who stops his ears from hearing of bloodshed, and shuts his eyes from looking on evil.
• Micah 7:3Both hands are diligent at doing evil. The official and the judge ask for a bribe. The distinguished man utters a desire of his soul. Thus they weave it together.
• Matthew 26:15and said, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they weighed out thirty shekels of silver for him.
• Matthew 27:3Then Judah, His betrayer, saw that Yeshua had been condemned. Feeling remorse, he brought the thirty silver pieces back to the ruling kohanim and elders,
• Psalms 16:8I have set Adonai always before me. Since He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
• Psalms 55:22Smoother than butter was his speech, yet war was in his heart. His words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.
• Psalms 106:3Blessed are those who maintain justice, who do what is right at all times.
• Psalms 112:6Surely he will never be shaken. The righteous are 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