# Psalm 15 📖: Who May Dwell With God [[📚 Explore the Bible Books]] [[-Psalm Overview]] | [[Psalm 14]] | [[Psalm 16]] > [!info] Table of Contents > [[#📜 Scripture Text (NET)]] > [[#📖 Verse-by-Verse Commentary]] > [[#🤔 Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights]] > [[#🧠 Chapter Summary]] > [[#✝️ Christ in This Chapter]] > [[#🔎 Key Principles / 🛟 Life Application]] > [[#💬 Discussion Questions]] > [[#✍️ Key Verses to Remember]] > [[#🔗 Related Passages/Cross Reference]] > [[#🙏 Devotional Reflection]] > [[#📂 Internal Notes]] ## 📜 Scripture Text (NET) (The NET Bible: New English Translation. Biblical Studies Press, 2005) #### A psalm of David. [[#Verse 01.]] Lord, who may be a guest in your home? Who may live on your holy hill? [[#Verse 02.]] Whoever lives a blameless life, does what is right, and speaks honestly. [[#Verse 03.]] He does not slander, or do harm to others, or insult his neighbor. [[#Verse 04.]] He despises a reprobate, but honors the Lord’s loyal followers. He makes firm commitments and does not renege on his promise. [[#Verse 05.]] He does not charge interest when he lends his money. He does not take bribes to testify against the innocent. The one who lives like this will never be shaken. ## 📖 Verse-by-Verse Commentary ###### Overall. David is talking about living with integrity. When seen through the lens of relationship, we can see how this is an example of what it looks like to walk with God over time into spiritual maturity. This is the type of person the Lord is looking for and the type of person the Lord is making us into. However, it takes a lifetime to grow a life. ###### Verse 01. ###### Verse 02. ###### Verse 03. ###### Verse 04. ###### Verse 05. ## 🤔 Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights - Structured as a question-and-answer psalm. - Lists practical traits of a godly person (speech, integrity, generosity). - Focuses more on character than ritual. - Reflects covenant faithfulness. - Ends with stability: “He who does these things shall never be moved.” 1. Psalm 15 is often called an "entrance liturgy," possibly used by worshipers approaching the tabernacle. 2. Psalm 24:3-6 asks and answers a very similar question. 3. The "tent" in 15:1 recalls the tabernacle where the ark was kept. 4. Lending money without interest to a fellow Israelite in need was commanded in the Law (Exodus 22:25; Leviticus 25:35-37). 5. Taking a bribe against the innocent was forbidden (Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 16:19). 6. The Talmud says David summed up the commandments in the eleven qualities listed in Psalm 15. 7. Many count ten character qualities in 15:2-5, which may echo the Ten Commandments. 8. "Speaks truth in his heart" (15:2) describes honesty that begins on the inside. 9. To "despise a vile person" (15:4) means not honoring those who reject God, rather than hating them personally. 10. "Never be shaken" (15:5) pictures a person standing firm like a building on a solid foundation. ## 🧠 Chapter Summary Likely used in worship settings as people approached the tabernacle. It answers the question: Who is worthy to be in God’s presence? ## ✝️ Christ in This Chapter Christ is the only One who has perfectly lived the life described in Psalm 15, and through Him we may dwell in God's presence (Hebrews 10:19-22). He clothes us with His righteousness so we can approach God's holy hill. ## 🔎 Key Principles / 🛟 Life Application > [!note] 🌱 Still growing. This section is on its way. ## 💬 Discussion Questions 1. Psalm 15 asks who may live in God's presence (15:1). Why do you think the answer focuses on everyday character rather than religious ritual? 2. The godly person does not slander or harm a neighbor (15:3). How does this challenge the way we speak about others? 3. The godly person keeps their word even when it hurts (15:4). When has keeping a promise cost you something? ## ✍️ Key Verses to Remember - 📖 verse 1: Lord, who may live in Your sanctuary and dwell on Your holy hill? - 📖 verse 2: The one who lives with integrity, does what is right, and speaks truth from the heart. - 📖 verse 5: The one who does these things will never be shaken. ## 🔗 Related Passages/Cross Reference - 🔗 [[Psalm 24#Verse 03.|Psalm 24:3-6]] - Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? - 🔗 [[Isaiah 33#Verse 15.|Isaiah 33:15-16]] - The one who walks righteously will dwell on the heights. - 🔗 [[Hebrews 10#Verse 19.|Hebrews 10:19-22]] - We may enter God's presence through Jesus. - 🔗 [[Matthew 05#Verse 37.|Matthew 5:37]] - Let your yes be yes. - 🔗 [[James 01#Verse 22.|James 1:22-25]] - Be doers of the Word. ## 🙏 Devotional Reflection 📝 SOAP: [[Psalm 15- SOAP|The Journey Toward Wholeness]] ## 📂 Internal Notes