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Psalms 15 - Introduction

INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 15

A Psalm of David. As in the preceding psalm, according to Theodoret, the salvation of the inhabitants of Jerusalem is foretold, and the liberty of the captives; so in this advice is given to them, and the life they ought to live proposed, who should share in such benefits.

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See also Psalms 15 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    This psalm refers to a single subject, but that the most important which can come before the human mind. It is the question. Who is truly religious? who will enter heaven? who will be saved? The psalm...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    Who is worthy to be a citizen of Zion, to dwell in the immediate presence of Jehovah, to enjoy His protection and blessing (Psalms 15:1)? The question is first answered in general terms (Psalms 15:2)....

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 seat (a-27) Or 'in the company.'...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    XV. This is the portrait of a perfect character after the ideal of Israel. We naturally compare with it, on the one hand, the heathen types of perfection as we see them in the ethical philosophy of Gr...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 2944. B.C. 1060._ The scope of this short, but excellent Psalm, is to show us the way to heaven, and to convince us, that if we would be happy, we must be holy. Christ, who is himself the way,...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * David's integrity. (1-7) The character of his enemies. His hope of happiness. (8-15)...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    This psalm is called only ‘a psalm of David'. This may signify that it is to be sung by the congregation rather than by the choir (not ‘for the choirmaster'). It is a psalm of approach. Possibly it wa...

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