Psalms 15:3
He that slandereth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his friend, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour.
Revised Version 1895
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 thine 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 mine hand, and I have not sinned against thee, though thou huntest after my soul to take it.
Proverbs 22:10Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and ignominy shall cease.
Isaiah 56:2Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the son of man that holdeth fast by it; 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 honourable 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 →