Psalms 15:5
What does Psalms 15:5 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 15:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He that putteth not out his money to interest, Nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He that putteth not out his money to interest, Nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He who does not put out his money at interest, or for payment give false decisions against men who have done no wrong. He who does these things will never be moved.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862His silver he hath not given in usury, And a bribe against the innocent Hath not taken; Whoso is doing these is not moved to the age!
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The Lord is the portion of my inheritance and of my cup: it is thou that wilt restore my inheritance to me.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890[He that] putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these [things] shall never be moved.
Context
v.4In whose eyes a reprobate is despised, But who honoreth them that fear Jehovah; He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not;
v.5This passage
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Micah 7:3
Their hands are upon that which is evil to do it diligently; the prince asketh, and the judge is ready for a reward; and the great man, he uttereth the evil desire of his soul: thus they weave it together.
- Exodus 22:25
If thou lend money to any of my people with thee that is poor, thou shalt not be to him as a creditor; neither shall ye lay upon him interest.
- Psalms 112:6
For he shall never be moved; The righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance.
- Exodus 23:7
Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.
- Psalms 55:22
Cast thy burden upon Jehovah, and he will sustain thee: He will never suffer the righteous to be moved.
- Ezekiel 22:12
In thee have they taken bribes to shed blood; thou hast taken interest and increase, and thou hast greedily gained of thy neighbors by oppression, and hast forgotten me, saith the Lord Jehovah.
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