Psalms 15

1 A psalm of David. Lord, who can be guest in your tent? Who may live on your holy mountain?

[A Psalm by David.] Jehovah, who shall dwell in your sanctuary? Who shall live on your holy mountain?

2 The person whose walk is blameless, whose conduct is right, whose words are true and sincere;

He who walks blamelessly and does what is right, and speaks truth in his heart.

3 on whose tongue there sits no slander, who will not harm a friend,

He doesn't slander with his tongue, nor does evil to his friend, nor lifts up an insult against his neighbor.

4 nor cruelly insult a neighbor, who regards with contempt those rejected by God; but honors those who obey the Lord, who keeps an oath, whatever the cost,

In his eyes a vile man is despised, but he honors those who fear Jehovah. He keeps an oath even when it hurts, and doesn't change it.

5 whose money is lent without interest, and never takes a bribe to hurt the innocent. The person who does these things will always stand firm.

He doesn't lend out his money for interest, nor take a bribe against the innocent. The one who does these things will never be upended.