Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
(Compare Leviticus 25:37; Deuteronomy 23:19-20).
usury is derived from a verb meaning "to bite." All gains made by the wrongful loss of others are forbidden.
taketh reward, etc.—The innocent would not otherwise be condemned (compare Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 16:19). Bribery of all sorts is denounced.
doeth these, etc.—Such persons admitted to God's presence and favor shall never be moved (Psalms 10:6; Psalms 13:5).
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Psalms 15:5:
Leviticus 25:35-38
Psalms 15:1
Psalms 16:8
Psalms 112:6
Proverbs 12:3
Proverbs 15:27
Ezekiel 18:8
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