Psalms [Praises] 15

A Psalm by David [Beloved].

Context: Possible, a Psalm written upon the return of the ark to Jerusalem [City of peace]. David [Beloved] meditates on the character of the person going to God’s Temple / Tabernacle. (2 Sam 6; 1 Chr 16)

1Adonai, who shall dwell in your sanctuary?

Who shall live on your holy hill?

2He who walks blamelessly does what is right,

and speaks truth in his heart;

3He who does not slander with his tongue,

nor does evil to his friend,

nor casts slurs against his fellow man;

4In whose eyes a vile man is despised,

but who honors those who fear Adonai;

he who keeps an oath even when it hurts, and does not change;

5he who does not lend out his money for usury,

nor take a bribe against the innocent.

He who does these things shall never be shaken.