Psalms 15:3
They do not slander, do not treat their neighbors badly, do not gossip about people they know.
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2Those who live without fault and do what is right, those who sincerely tell the truth.
Cross References
Exodus 23:1“You must not spread stories that are lies. You must not help bad people by giving evidence that's malicious.
1 Samuel 24:11Take a look, my father! You see this piece of your robe I'm holding. Yes, I did cut it off, but I didn't kill you. Now you can see for yourself and you can be sure that I have done nothing evil or rebellious. I have not sinned against you, but you are hunting me down, trying to kill me.
Proverbs 22:10Get rid of the scornful, and you'll get rid of conflict too—no more arguments or insults!
Isaiah 56:2Blessed is everyone who does this—those who keep to it, who observe the Sabbath without violating it, and who don't do anything wrong.
Matthew 7:12Treat others the way you want them to treat you. This sums up the law and the prophets.
Romans 12:17Don't pay back anyone evil for evil. Make sure you show everybody that what you're doing is good,
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 →