Geneva Bible Translation NotesPsalms 15

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Psalms 15:1

Oh that the salvation of {f} Israel [were come] out of Zion! when the LORD bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, [and] Israel shall be glad.
(f) He prays for the whole Church whom he is assured God will deliver: for no one else but he can do it.

Psalms 15:2

He that {a} walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.
(a) He shows that we cannot call on God unless we trust in him.

Psalms 15:4

{b} In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. [He that] sweareth to [his own] hurt, and changeth not.
(b) He who flatters not the ungodly in their wickedness.

Psalms 15:5

[He that] {c} putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these [things] {d} shall never be moved.
(c) To the hinderance of his neighbour. (d) That is, will not be cast from the Church as a hypocrite.

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