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Psalms 15:5

Psalms 15:5
He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

He that putteth not out his money to usury,.... To the poor, in an extravagant and exorbitant way, by which he bites, devours, and destroys his little substance, and sadly afflicts and distresses him;…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

He that putteth not out his money to usury - The word “usury” formerly denoted legal interest, or a premium for the use of money. In this sense the word is no longer used in our language, but it…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 15:1-5

Here is, I. A very serious and weighty question concerning the characters of a citizen of Zion (Psa 15:1): "Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? Let me know who shall go to heaven." Not, who by…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

He that hath not put out his money for usury,

Nor taken bribes against the Innocent.

Two of the most common and flagrant offences against justice. Cp. Isa 33:15; Eze 22:12. Taking interest was…