Psalms 15 – Compare Chapter Translations
Verse-by-verse comparison of Psalms 15 across supported Bible translations.
Verse 1
KJV Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?
ASV Jehovah, who shall sojourn in thy tabernacle? Who shall dwell in thy holy hill?
WEB Yahweh, who shall dwell in your sanctuary? Who shall live on your holy hill?
YLT A Psalm of David. Jehovah, who doth sojourn in Thy tent? Who doth dwell in Thy holy hill?
DRB The inscription of a title to David himself. Preserve me, O Lord, for I have put my trust in thee.
DBY {A Psalm of David.} Jehovah, who shall sojourn in thy tent? who shall dwell in the hill of thy holiness?
GNV A Psalme of Dauid. Lord, who shall dwell in thy Tabernacle? who shall rest in thine holy Mountaine?
LSB A Psalm of David. O Yahweh, who may sojourn in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy mountain?
Verse 2
KJV He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.
ASV He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, And speaketh truth in his heart;
WEB He who walks blamelessly does what is right, and speaks truth in his heart;
YLT He who is walking uprightly, And working righteousness, And speaking truth in his heart.
DRB I have said to the Lord, thou art my God, for thou hast no need of my goods.
DBY He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth from his heart.
GNV He that walketh vprightly and worketh righteousnes, and speaketh the trueth in his heart.
LSB He who walks blamelessly, and works righteousness, And speaks truth in his heart.
Verse 3
KJV 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;
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.
DRB To the saints, who are in his land, he hath made wonderful all my desires in them.
DBY [He that] slandereth not with his tongue, doeth not evil to his companion, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour;
GNV He that slandereth not with his tongue, nor doeth euill to his neighbour, nor receiueth a false report against his neighbour.
LSB He does not slander with his tongue, Nor does evil to his neighbor, Nor takes up a reproach against his friend;
Verse 4
KJV 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.
ASV In whose eyes a reprobate is despised, But who honoreth them that fear Jehovah; He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not;
WEB In whose eyes a vile man is despised, but who honors those who fear Yahweh; he who keeps an oath even when it hurts, and doesn’t change;
YLT Despised in his eyes <FI>is<Fi> a rejected one, And those fearing Jehovah he doth honour. He hath sworn to suffer evil, and changeth not;
DRB Their infirmities were multiplied: afterwards they made haste. I will not gather together their meetings for bloodofferings: nor will I be mindful of their names by my lips.
DBY In whose eyes the depraved person is contemned, and who honoureth them that fear Jehovah; who, if he have sworn to his own hurt, changeth it not;
GNV In whose eyes a vile person is contemned, but he honoureth them that feare the Lord: he that sweareth to his owne hinderance and changeth not.
LSB In whose eyes a reprobate is despised, But who honors those who fear Yahweh; He swears to his own hurt and does not change;
Verse 5
KJV He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.
ASV He that putteth not out his money to interest, Nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved. Psalm 16 Michtam of David.
WEB he who doesn’t lend out his money for usury, nor take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things shall never be shaken.
YLT His silver he hath not given in usury, And a bribe against the innocent Hath not taken; Whoso is doing these is not moved to the age!
DRB The Lord is the portion of my inheritance and of my cup: it is thou that wilt restore my inheritance to me.
DBY [He that] putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these [things] shall never be moved.
GNV He that giueth not his money vnto vsurie, nor taketh reward against the innocent: hee that doeth these things, shall neuer be moued.
LSB He does not put out his money at interest, Nor does he take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things will never be shaken.
Verse 6
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DRB The lines are fallen unto me in goodly places: for my inheritance is goodly to me.
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Verse 7
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DRB I will bless the Lord, who hath given me understanding: moreover, my reins also have corrected me even till night.
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Verse 8
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DRB I set the Lord always in my sight: for he is at my right hand, that I be not moved.
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Verse 9
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DRB Therefore my heart hath been glad, and my tongue hath rejoiced: moreover, my flesh also shall rest in hope.
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Verse 10
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DRB Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; nor wilt thou give thy holy one to see corruption.
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Verse 11
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DRB Thou hast made known to me the ways of life, thou shalt fill me with joy with thy countenance: at thy right hand are delights even to the end.
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