Psalms 15:3

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

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In The King James Version

He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour.

In Context

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

4nor 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,

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Cross References

Matthew 7:12“Do to others whatever you would wish them to do to you; for that is the teaching of both the Law and the prophets.

Romans 12:17Never return injury for injury. Aim at doing what everyone will recognize as honorable.

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 →

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