Psalms 15 · Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
PSALM 15 Psa 15:1-5 . Those who are fit for communion with God may be known by a conformity to His law, which is illustrated in various important particulars. 1. abide-- or, "sojourn" (compare Psa 5:4 ), where it means under God's protection here, as ( Psa 23:6 , 27:4 , 6 ) communion. tabernacle-- seat of the ark ( 2Sa 6:17 ), the symbol of God's presence. holy hill-- (Compare Psa 2:6 ).
2. walketh-- (Compare Psa 1:1 ). uprightly-- in a complete manner, as to all parts of conduct ( Ge 17:1 ), not as to degree. worketh-- or, "does." righteousness-- what is right. in his heart-- sincerely ( Pr 23:7 ).
3. He neither slanders nor spreads slander.
4. Love and hate are regulated by a regard to God. sweareth ... hurt-- or what so results (compare Le 5:4 ).