Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?
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Psalms 15
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He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.
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He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour.
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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.
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He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.
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Psalms 15 Study & Commentary
Psalm 15 asks who is worthy to dwell in God’s presence. The answer focuses on moral character: walking uprightly, speaking truth in the heart, and not taking up a reproach against a neighbor.
CONTEMPORARY APPLICATIONS
1. Integrity in Speech: The one who dwells with God does not "backbite with his tongue" (v. 3). Our holiness is tested by how we speak about others behind their backs.2. Honoring the Godly: We are called to honor those who fear the Lord and to despise vile persons (v. 4). Our social values should reflect God’s values.
3. Unshakable Character: "He that doeth these things shall never be moved" (v. 5). Moral consistency leads to spiritual and personal stability.
