Psalms 15:3
He that slandereth not with his tongue, Nor doeth evil to his friend, Nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbor;
American Standard Version
In The King James Version
In Context
2He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, And speaketh truth in his heart;
Cross References
Exodus 23:1Thou shalt not take up a false report: put not thy hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness.
1 Samuel 24:11Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand; for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe, and killed thee not, know thou and see that there is neither evil nor transgression in my hand, and I have not sinned against thee, though thou huntest after my life to take it.
Proverbs 22:10Cast out the scoffer, and contention will go out; Yea, strife and ignominy will cease.
Isaiah 56:2Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the son of man that holdeth it fast; that keepeth the sabbath from profaning it, and keepeth his hand from doing any evil.
Matthew 7:12All things therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do ye also unto them: for this is the law and the prophets.
Romans 12:17Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 15:2-5
The Citizen of Zion. 1 Lord , who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? 2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. 3 He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour. 4 In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the Lord . He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not. 5 He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward… Read the whole commentary →