Psalm 15:3 Parallel Translations

The one who does not slander with his tongue, do evil to a friend, or bring disgrace on his neighbor.(GOD'S WORD®)

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

ASV:

He that slandereth not with his tongue, Nor doeth evil to his friend, Nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbor;

BBE:

Whose tongue is not false, who does no evil to his friend, and does not take away the good name of his neighbour;

DBY:

He that slandereth not with his tongue, doeth not evil to his companion, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour;

ERV:

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

JPS:

That hath no slander upon his tongue, nor doeth evil to his fellow, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour;

WBS:

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

WEB:

He who doesn't slander with his tongue, nor does evil to his friend, nor casts slurs against his fellow man;

YLT:

He hath not slandered by his tongue, He hath not done to his friend evil; And reproach he hath not lifted up Against his neighbour.

Psalm 15:3 Cross References

XREF:

Exodus 23:1 "You shall not bear a false report; do not join your hand with a wicked man to be a malicious witness.

Psalm 28:3 Do not drag me away with the wicked And with those who work iniquity, Who speak peace with their neighbors, While evil is in their hearts.

Psalm 50:20 "You sit and speak against your brother; You slander your own mother's son. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

WES:

15:3 He - He that doth not speak evil of his neighbour. Neighbour - That is, any man. Nor taketh - Into his mouth, doth not raise it, neither spread or propagate it; or believe it without sufficient reason.

MHC:

15:1-5 The way to heaven, if we would be happy, we must be holy. We are encouraged to walk in that way. - Here is a very serious question concerning the character of a citizen of Zion. It is the happiness of glorified saints, that they dwell in the holy hill; they are at home there, they shall be for ever there. It concerns us to make it sure to ourselves that we have a place among them. A very plain and particular answer is here given. Those who desire to know their duty, will find the Scripture a very faithful director, and conscience a faithful monitor. A citizen of Zion is sincere in his religion. He is really what he professes to be, and endeavours to stand complete in all the will of God. He is just both to God and man; and, in speaking to both, speaks the truth in his heart. He scorns and abhors wrong and fraud; he cannot reckon that a good bargain, nor a saving one, which is made with a lie; and knows that he who wrongs his neighbour will prove, in the end, to have most injured himself. He is very careful to do hurt to no man. He speaks evil of no man, makes not others' faults the matter of his common talk; he makes the best of every body, and the worst of nobody. If an ill-natured story be told him, he will disprove it if he can; if not, it goes no further. He values men by their virtue and piety. Wicked people are vile people, worthless, and good for nothing; so the word signifies. He thinks the worse of no man's piety for his poverty and mean condition. He reckons that serious piety puts honour upon a man, more than wealth, or a great name. He honours such, desires their conversation and an interest in their prayers, is glad to show them respect, or do them a kindness. By this we may judge of ourselves in some measure. Even wise and good men may swear to their own hurt: but see how strong the obligation is, a man must rather suffer loss to himself and his family, than wrong his neighbour. He will not increase his estate by extortion, or by bribery. He will not, for any gain, or hope of it to himself, do any thing to hurt a righteous cause. Every true living member of the church, like the church itself, is built upon a Rock. He that doeth these things shall not be moved for ever. The grace of God shall always be sufficient for him. The union of these tempers and this conduct, can only spring from repentance for sin, faith in the Saviour, and love to him. In these respects let us examine and prove our own selves.

CONC:

FALSE Casts Companion Doesn't Evil Fellow Fellowman Friend Lifted Neighbor Neighbour Reproach Slander Slandered Slandereth Slur Slurs Takes Taketh Tongue Wrong

Casts Companion Evil Fellow Fellowman Friend Good Lifted Neighbor Neighbour Reproach Slander Slandered Slandereth Tongue Wrong

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