Psalms 15:5
He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.
Main message
Psalm 15:5: Refusing exploitative lending and bribes against the innocent joins economic justice with incorruptibility; the closing promise of not being moved speaks of rooted stability, not immunity from suffering or material loss.
Meaning in context
Psalm 15:4–5 · Moral fidelity, costly promises, economic justice, and stability — Verses 4–5 describe moral discernment, honoring those who fear the LORD, fidelity when promises become costly, refusal of exploitative gain and bribery, and conclude with the assurance that such a person will not be moved.
Refusing exploitative lending and bribes against the innocent joins economic justice with incorruptibility; the closing promise of not being moved speaks of rooted stability, not immunity from suffering or material loss.
Further teachings
Moral fidelity, costly promises, economic justice, and stability
Refusing exploitative lending and bribes against the innocent joins economic justice with incorruptibility; the closing promise of not being moved speaks of rooted stability, not immunity from suffering or material loss.
Cross References: Psalm 15:5 — Psalm 15:4–5.
Applications in daily life
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Psalm 15:5
Use this verse for self-examination before God, not as a checklist for declaring other people unworthy of worship, dignity, safety, or care.
The ancient lending language should be interpreted in its historical-economic context rather than used as a simplistic verdict on every modern interest-bearing transaction; the ban on bribery protects the innocent, and “shall never be moved” is not a prosperity or physical-immunity promise.
Related Bible passages and resources
- Psalm 15 (complete chapter)
Read the whole psalm before isolating one verse.
- Psalm 15:4
Read the previous line to preserve the local movement.
- Study the Book of Psalms
Place Psalm 15 within the Psalter’s concern for integrity, truthful speech, neighbor-love, costly fidelity, and economic justice before God.
Common misreadings
The ancient lending language should be interpreted in its historical-economic context rather than used as a simplistic verdict on every modern interest-bearing transaction; the ban on bribery protects the innocent, and “shall never be moved” is not a prosperity or physical-immunity promise.
Refusing exploitative lending and bribes against the innocent joins economic justice with incorruptibility; the closing promise of not being moved speaks of rooted stability, not immunity from suffering or material loss. Keep the verse within its literary unit.
How to Apply Psalms 15:5
Study Psalms 15:5 in context by reading the surrounding passage in Psalms. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse from Scripture. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.
Sources & Method
Biblical text
Commentary anchored to the site’s public-domain Psalm 15 text.
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