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neighbor, who casts no scorn on his friend,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br /><i>He that</i> backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He <i>who</i> does not backbite with his tongue, Nor does evil to his neighbor, Nor does he take up a reproach against his friend;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He does not slander with his tongue, Nor do evil to his neighbor, Nor bring shame on his friend;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He does not slander with his tongue, Nor does evil to his neighbor, Nor takes up a reproach against his friend;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He does not slander with his tongue, Nor does evil to his neighbor, Nor takes up a reproach against his friend;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He does not slander with his tongue, Nor does evil to his neighbor, Nor takes up a reproach against his friend;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He does not slander with his tongue, Nor does evil to his neighbor, Nor takes up a reproach against his friend;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />who does not slander with his tongue, who does not harm his friend or discredit his neighbor,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />who does not slander with his tongue, who does not harm his friend or discredit his neighbor, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He that slandereth not with his tongue, Nor doeth evil to his friend, Nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbor;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and don't spread gossip; they treat others fairly and don't say cruel things. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He that slandereth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his friend, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The one who does not slander with his tongue, do evil to a friend, or bring disgrace on his neighbor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and who do not slander others. They do no wrong to their friends nor spread rumors about their neighbors. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The one who does not slander with his tongue, who does no evil to his neighbor, and who does not destroy his friend's reputation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />who has no slander on his tongue, who does no harm to his neighbor, who casts no scorn on his friend,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He does not slander, or do harm to others, or insult his neighbor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He doesn't slander with his tongue, nor does evil to his friend, nor lifts up an insult against his neighbor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbor, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />he who doesn’t slander with his tongue, nor does evil to his friend, nor casts slurs against his fellow man; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />He has not slandered by his tongue, "" He has not done evil to his friend; And he has not lifted up reproach "" Against his neighbor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Slandering not with his tongue, not doing evil to his neighbor, lifting up no reproach against his neighbor.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He that speaketh truth in his heart, who hath not used deceit in his tongue: Nor hath done evil to his neighbour: nor taken up a reproach against his neighbours. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 14:3>He who speaks the truth in his heart, who has not acted deceitfully with his tongue, and has not done evil to his neighbor, and has not taken up a reproach against his neighbors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Who does not slander with his tongue, does no harm to a friend, never defames a neighbor; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />who do not slander with their tongue, and do no evil to their friends, nor take up a reproach against their neighbors;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He that deceives not with his tongue, nor does evil to his neighbor, nor accepts a bribe from his neighbor;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he is not deceitful with his tongue, neither does evil to his neighbor and does not accept a bribe against his neighbor.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />That hath no slander upon his tongue, Nor doeth evil to his fellow, Nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Who has not spoken craftily with is tongue, neither has done evil to his neighbour, nor taken up a reproach against them that dwelt nearest to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/15-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=1232" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/15.htm">Who May Dwell on Your Holy Hill?</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>He who walks with integrity and practices righteousness, who speaks the truth from his heart, <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">who has no</a> <a href="/hebrew/7270.htm" title="7270: rā·ḡal (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to walk along; but only in specifically, applications, to reconnoiter, to be a tale-bearer; also to lead about.">slander</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/3956.htm" title="3956: lə·šō·nōw (N-csc:: 3ms) -- Tongue. Or lashon; also feminine lshonah; from lashan; the tongue, used literally, and figuratively.">his tongue,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">who does</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">no</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: rā·‘āh (Adj-fs) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">harm</a> <a href="/hebrew/7453.htm" title="7453: lə·rê·‘ê·hū (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Friend, companion, fellow. Or reya2; from ra'ah; an associate.">to his neighbor,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2781.htm" title="2781: wə·ḥer·pāh (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- A reproach. From charaph. contumely, disgrace, the pudenda.">who casts no scorn</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: nā·śā (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/7138.htm" title="7138: qə·rō·ḇōw (Adj-msc:: 3ms) -- Near. Or qarob; from qarab; near.">his friend,</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>who despises the vile but honors those who fear the LORD, who does not revise a costly oath,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-11.htm">James 4:11</a></span><br />Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the law and judges it. And if you judge the law, you are not a practitioner of the law, but a judge of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-31.htm">Ephesians 4:31</a></span><br />Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-13.htm">Proverbs 11:13</a></span><br />A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/3-2.htm">Titus 3:2</a></span><br />to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-1.htm">1 Peter 2:1</a></span><br />Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/19-16.htm">Leviticus 19:16</a></span><br />You must not go about spreading slander among your people. You must not endanger the life of your neighbor. I am the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-8.htm">Colossians 3:8</a></span><br />But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-18.htm">Proverbs 10:18</a></span><br />The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-1.htm">Matthew 7:1-2</a></span><br />“Do not judge, or you will be judged. / For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-29.htm">Romans 1:29-30</a></span><br />They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed, and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and malice. They are gossips, / slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant, and boastful. They invent new forms of evil; they disobey their parents.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/5-13.htm">1 Timothy 5:13</a></span><br />At the same time they will also learn to be idle, going from house to house and being not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, discussing things they should not mention.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/20-19.htm">Proverbs 20:19</a></span><br />He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles with his lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-20.htm">2 Corinthians 12:20</a></span><br />For I am afraid that when I come, I may not find you as I wish, and you may not find me as you wish. I fear that there may be quarreling, jealousy, rage, rivalry, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-26.htm">James 1:26</a></span><br />If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-16.htm">Proverbs 6:16-19</a></span><br />There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: / haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, / a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil, ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He that backbites not with his tongue, nor does evil to his neighbor, nor takes up a reproach against his neighbor.</p><p class="hdg">backbiteth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/101-5.htm">Psalm 101:5-8</a></b></br> Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/23-1.htm">Exodus 23:1-33</a></b></br> Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/19-16.htm">Leviticus 19:16</a></b></br> Thou shalt not go up and down <i>as</i> a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I <i>am</i> the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">doeth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/24-11.htm">1 Samuel 24:11</a></b></br> Moreover, 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 <i>there is</i> neither evil nor transgression in mine hand, and I have not sinned against thee; yet thou huntest my soul to take it.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/56-2.htm">Isaiah 56:2</a></b></br> Blessed <i>is</i> the man <i>that</i> doeth this, and the son of man <i>that</i> layeth hold on it; that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and keepeth his hand from doing any evil.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/7-12.htm">Matthew 7:12</a></b></br> Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.</p><p class="hdg">taketh up.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/22-10.htm">Proverbs 22:10</a></b></br> Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/25-3.htm">Proverbs 25:3</a></b></br> The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings <i>is</i> unsearchable.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/20-15.htm">Casts</a> <a href="/job/30-29.htm">Companion</a> <a href="/psalms/14-4.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/job/41-17.htm">Fellow</a> <a href="/micah/2-2.htm">Fellowman</a> <a href="/psalms/7-4.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/psalms/14-3.htm">Good</a> <a href="/psalms/10-3.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/psalms/12-2.htm">Neighbor</a> <a href="/psalms/12-2.htm">Neighbour</a> <a href="/psalms/4-2.htm">Reproach</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-27.htm">Slander</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-27.htm">Slandered</a> <a href="/psalms/101-5.htm">Slandereth</a> <a href="/psalms/12-4.htm">Tongue</a> <a href="/psalms/10-8.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/147-6.htm">Casts</a> <a href="/psalms/55-13.htm">Companion</a> <a href="/psalms/15-4.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/4-10.htm">Fellow</a> <a href="/micah/2-2.htm">Fellowman</a> <a href="/psalms/35-14.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/psalms/16-2.htm">Good</a> <a href="/psalms/21-13.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/psalms/101-5.htm">Neighbor</a> <a href="/psalms/101-5.htm">Neighbour</a> <a href="/psalms/22-6.htm">Reproach</a> <a href="/psalms/31-13.htm">Slander</a> <a href="/psalms/35-15.htm">Slandered</a> <a href="/psalms/101-5.htm">Slandereth</a> <a href="/psalms/16-9.htm">Tongue</a> <a href="/psalms/15-5.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/15-1.htm">David describes a citizen of Zion</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In biblical times, slander was a serious offense, often leading to social and legal consequences. The tongue is frequently highlighted in Scripture as a powerful tool that can either build up or destroy (<a href="/james/3-5.htm">James 3:5-6</a>). The call to avoid slander aligns with the Ninth Commandment, which prohibits bearing false witness (<a href="/exodus/20-16.htm">Exodus 20:16</a>). This reflects God's desire for truthfulness and justice among His people. The absence of slander is a mark of righteousness and aligns with the character of Jesus, who is described as the Truth (<a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>).<p><b>who does no harm to his neighbor</b><br>This phrase underscores the biblical principle of loving one's neighbor, a commandment reiterated by Jesus as the second greatest commandment (<a href="/matthew/22-39.htm">Matthew 22:39</a>). In the cultural context of ancient Israel, community and kinship were vital, and harming a neighbor would disrupt social harmony and violate covenantal relationships. The Hebrew concept of "shalom" (peace) involves wholeness and well-being, which is compromised by harm. This principle is echoed in the parable of the Good Samaritan (<a href="/luke/10-25.htm">Luke 10:25-37</a>), where Jesus illustrates that true neighborliness transcends ethnic and social boundaries.<p><b>who casts no scorn on his friend</b><br>Casting scorn involves belittling or mocking others, which is contrary to the biblical call to love and respect one another. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, honor and shame were significant social dynamics, and scorn could lead to public disgrace. <a href="/proverbs/17-9.htm">Proverbs 17:9</a> highlights the value of covering an offense rather than exposing it, promoting forgiveness and reconciliation. This attitude reflects the humility and grace exemplified by Christ, who, despite being scorned and mocked, chose to forgive and love (<a href="/luke/23-34.htm">Luke 23:34</a>). The absence of scorn is a reflection of a heart transformed by God's love, seeking to uplift rather than tear down.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/15.htm">Psalm 15</a>, David was the second king of Israel and a man after God's own heart. He often wrote about the qualities of a righteous person.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_righteous_person.htm">The Righteous Person</a></b><br>The individual described in <a href="/bsb/psalms/15.htm">Psalm 15</a> who embodies the qualities of integrity, righteousness, and truthfulness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/n/neighbor.htm">Neighbor</a></b><br>In the context of this Psalm, the neighbor represents those in close proximity to us, both physically and relationally, whom we are called to treat with love and respect.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/f/friend.htm">Friend</a></b><br>A person with whom one shares a bond of mutual affection, distinct from a mere acquaintance or neighbor, highlighting the importance of loyalty and respect in close relationships.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in verse 3, the context of <a href="/bsb/psalms/15.htm">Psalm 15</a> is about who may dwell in God's sacred tent, symbolizing His presence and fellowship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_our_speech.htm">Guarding Our Speech</a></b><br>The Hebrew word for "slander" (ragal) implies a form of betrayal or speaking with malicious intent. As believers, we are called to use our words to build up rather than tear down.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/loving_our_neighbors.htm">Loving Our Neighbors</a></b><br>The command to do no harm to our neighbor is rooted in the broader biblical principle of loving others as ourselves. This involves active kindness and the avoidance of actions that could cause harm.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/valuing_friendships.htm">Valuing Friendships</a></b><br>Casting scorn on a friend damages trust and relationships. We are encouraged to cultivate loyalty and respect in our friendships, reflecting Christ's love.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_with_integrity.htm">Living with Integrity</a></b><br>The qualities described in <a href="/psalms/15-3.htm">Psalm 15:3</a> are part of a larger picture of living a life of integrity, which is essential for those who desire to dwell in God's presence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_christ's_character.htm">Reflecting Christ's Character</a></b><br>As followers of Christ, we are called to reflect His character in our interactions with others, demonstrating love, truth, and grace in all we do.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 15</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_verbal_abuse.htm">What does the Bible say about verbal abuse?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_should_christians_handle_false_infidelity.htm">How should Christians handle false accusations of infidelity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_15_contradict_god's_open_invite.htm">Psalm 15:1 says only certain people can dwell with the Lord; doesn't this contradict the broader biblical idea of God's universal invitation?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_scoffers.htm">What does the Bible say about scoffers?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">He that backbiteth not.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">he has not footed it on his tongue. </span>Very expressive of those who go about from house to house carrying tittle- tattle. (Comp. <a href="/1_timothy/5-13.htm" title="And with they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.">1Timothy 5:13</a>.)<p><span class= "bld">Reproach.</span>--The Hebrew word has a striking derivation. Properly, <span class= "ital">the stripping of the trees of autumn fruit; </span>so, <span class= "ital">stripping honour and reputation from a person. </span>Two different words are in the Hebrew for "neighbour." Translate, "Who does no ill to his friend, nor carries a reproach against his neighbour." The marginal <span class= "ital">receiveth, </span>or <span class= "ital">endureth, </span>is quite against the context.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He that backbiteth not with his tongue</span>. Among the negative virtues the first place is given to the observance of the ninth commandment, probably because to err in this respect is so very common a fault (see <a href="/jeremiah/6-28.htm">Jeremiah 6:28</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/9-4.htm">Jeremiah 9:4</a>; <a href="/james/3-5.htm">James 3:5-8</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Nor doeth evil to his neighbour;</span> rather, to <span class="accented">his friend</span>, or <span class="accented">his companion</span> - a different word from that used at the end of the verse, and implying greater intimacy. There is special wickedness in injuring one with whom we are intimate. <span class="cmt_word">Nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour</span>. The good man does not, even when it is true, spread an ill report concerning his neighbour. He prefers to keep silence, and let the report die out (see <a href="/exodus/33-1.htm">Exodus 33:1</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/15-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">who has no</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹֽא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">slander</span><br /><span class="heb">רָגַ֨ל ׀</span> <span class="translit">(rā·ḡal)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7270.htm">Strong's 7270: </a> </span><span class="str2">To walk along, to reconnoiter, to be a, tale-bearer, to lead about</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his tongue,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְשֹׁנ֗וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·šō·nōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> </span><span class="str2">The tongue</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who does</span><br /><span class="heb">עָשָׂ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·śāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">no</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">harm</span><br /><span class="heb">רָעָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(rā·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bad, evil</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to his neighbor,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְרֵעֵ֣הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·rê·‘ê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7453.htm">Strong's 7453: </a> </span><span class="str2">Friend, companion, fellow</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who casts no scorn</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝חֶרְפָּ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥer·pāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2781.htm">Strong's 2781: </a> </span><span class="str2">Contumely, disgrace, the pudenda</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his friend,</span><br /><span class="heb">קְרֹֽבוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(qə·rō·ḇōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7138.htm">Strong's 7138: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/15-3.htm">Psalm 15:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/15-3.htm">Psalm 15:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/15-3.htm">Psalm 15:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/15-3.htm">Psalm 15:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/15-3.htm">Psalm 15:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/15-3.htm">Psalm 15:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/15-3.htm">Psalm 15:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/15-3.htm">Psalm 15:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/15-3.htm">Psalm 15:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/15-3.htm">Psalm 15:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/15-3.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 15:3 He who doesn't slander with his tongue (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/15-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 15:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 15:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/15-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 15:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 15:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>