Virtues That Merit Being in God’s Presence

Psalm 15

ca. 1200–332 BCE

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This appears to be a lesson for the edification of worshipers; see the introduction to “Psalms.”

¹A psalm of David.

Lord, who may sojourn in Your tent,

who may dwell on Your holy mountain?

²He who lives without blame,

who does what is right,

and in his heart acknowledges the truth;

³whose tongue is not given to evil;

who has never done harm to his fellow,

or borne reproach for [his acts toward] his

neighbor;

⁴for whom a contemptible man is abhorrent,

but who honors those who fear the Lord;

who stands by his oath even to his hurt;

⁵who has never lent money at interest,

or accepted a bribe against the innocent.

The man who acts thus shall never be shaken.

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Published in: The Posen Library of Jewish Culture and Civilization, vol. 1.