Verse 2
Eight characteristics describe this kind of person in more detail. Together they picture a person of integrity.
1. He speaks the truth sincerely, rather than being double-tongued, i.e., not saying what is true some of the time and lying at other times (Psa_ 15:2 c).
2. He does not slander other people by saying things that are untrue and destructive about them (Psa_ 15:3 a).
3. He does not do evil to his neighbor (i.e., anyone with whom he comes in contact, Psa_ 15:3 b; cf. Proverbs 14:17-24).
4. He does not initiate or propagate information that would discredit others (Psa_ 15:3 c).
5. He does not approve of those who turn away from the Lord but honors others when they choose to follow God’s ways (Psa_ 15:4 a-b).
6. He keeps his promises even when it costs him to do so (Psa_ 15:4 c).
"His honor is more important than his wallet." [Note: VanGemeren, p. 152.]
7. He does not charge interest on money he loans to his brethren, thus taking advantage of their weakness (Psa_ 15:5 a; cf. Exodus 22:25; Leviticus 25:36).
8. He does not pervert justice for his own advantage and so bring hardship on others (Psa_ 15:5 b; cf. Deuteronomy 27:25).
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