Psalms 15

1 A Psalm by David. Yahweh, who shall dwell in your sanctuary? Who shall live on your holy hill?

A psalm of David. Who may enter your sanctuary, Lord? Who may come into your presence on your holy mountain?

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

Those who live without fault and do what is right, those who sincerely tell the truth.

3 he who doesn’t slander with his tongue, nor does evil to his friend, nor casts slurs against his fellow man;

They do not slander, do not treat their neighbors badly, do not gossip about people they know.

4 in whose eyes a vile man is despised, but who honors those who fear Yahweh; he who keeps an oath even when it hurts, and doesn’t change;

They reject people the Lord has rejected, but honor those who follow the Lord. They keep their promises even when it's hard to do. They don't change their minds.

5 he who doesn’t lend out his money for usury, nor take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things shall never be shaken.

They lend money without charging interest. They don't take bribes to testify against the innocent. Those who act like this will never ever fall.