Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version who despises a vile person but honors those who fear the LORD; who keeps an oath even when it hurts, and does not change their mind; New Living Translation Those who despise flagrant sinners, and honor the faithful followers of the LORD, and keep their promises even when it hurts. English Standard Version in whose eyes a vile person is despised, but who honors those who fear the LORD; who swears to his own hurt and does not change; Berean Standard Bible who despises the vile but honors those who fear the LORD, who does not revise a costly oath, King James Bible 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. New King James Version In whose eyes a vile person is despised, But he honors those who fear the LORD; He who swears to his own hurt and does not change; New American Standard Bible A despicable person is despised in his eyes, But he honors those who fear the LORD; He takes an oath to his own detriment, and does not change; NASB 1995 In whose eyes a reprobate is despised, But who honors those who fear the LORD; He swears to his own hurt and does not change; NASB 1977 In whose eyes a reprobate is despised, But who honors those who fear the LORD; He swears to his own hurt, and does not change; Legacy Standard Bible In whose eyes a reprobate is despised, But who honors those who fear Yahweh; He swears to his own hurt and does not change; Amplified Bible In his eyes an evil person is despised, But he honors those who fear the LORD [and obediently worship Him with awe-inspired reverence and submissive wonder]. He keeps his word even to his own disadvantage and does not change it [for his own benefit]; Christian Standard Bible who despises the one rejected by the LORD but honors those who fear the LORD, who keeps his word whatever the cost, Holman Christian Standard Bible who despises the one rejected by the LORD but honors those who fear the LORD, who keeps his word whatever the cost, American Standard Version In whose eyes a reprobate is despised, But who honoreth them that fear Jehovah; He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not; Contemporary English Version They hate worthless people, but show respect for all who worship the LORD. And they keep their promises, no matter what the cost. English Revised Version In whose eyes a reprobate is despised; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not. GOD'S WORD® Translation The one who despises those rejected by God but honors those who fear the LORD. The one who makes a promise and does not break it, even though he is hurt by it. Good News Translation They despise those whom God rejects, but honor those who obey the LORD. They always do what they promise, no matter how much it may cost. International Standard Version The one who despises those who are utterly wicked, but who honors the one who fears the LORD, who keeps his word even when it hurts and does not change, Majority Standard Bible who despises the vile but honors those who fear the LORD, who does not revise a costly oath, NET Bible He despises a reprobate, but honors the LORD's loyal followers. He makes firm commitments and does not renege on his promise. New Heart English Bible In his eyes a vile man is despised, but he honors those who fear the LORD. He keeps an oath even when it hurts, and doesn't change it. Webster's Bible Translation In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoreth them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not. World English Bible 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; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA rejected one [is] despised in his eyes, "" And he honors those fearing YHWH. He has sworn to endure evil, and does not change; Young's Literal Translation Despised in his eyes is a rejected one, And those fearing Jehovah he doth honour. He hath sworn to suffer evil, and changeth not; Smith's Literal Translation In his eyes a reprobate being despised; and those fearing Jehovah, he will honor. Swearing to the friend, and he will not change. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn his sight the malignant is brought to nothing: but he glorifieth them that fear the Lord. He that sweareth to his neighbour, and deceiveth not; Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Who disdains the wicked, but honors those who fear the LORD; Who keeps an oath despite the cost, New Revised Standard Version in whose eyes the wicked are despised, but who honor those who fear the LORD; who stand by their oath even to their hurt; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIn whose eyes a detestable person is despised; but he honors them that worship the LORD; he that swears to his neighbor and lies not; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the quarrelsome are despised in his eyes and he honors the worshipers of LORD JEHOVAH; he swears to his neighbor and does not lie. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917In whose eyes a vile person is despised, But he honoureth them that fear the LORD; He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not; Brenton Septuagint Translation In his sight an evil-worker is set at nought, but he honours them that fear the Lord. He swears to his neighbour, and disappoints him not. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Who May Dwell on Your Holy Hill?…3who has no slander on his tongue, who does no harm to his neighbor, who casts no scorn on his friend, 4who despises the vile but honors those who fear the LORD, who does not revise a costly oath, 5who lends his money without interest and refuses a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things will never be shaken.… Cross References Matthew 5:37 Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ Anything more comes from the evil one. James 5:12 Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment. Numbers 30:2 If a man makes a vow to the LORD or swears an oath to obligate himself by a pledge, he must not break his word; he must do everything he has promised. Ecclesiastes 5:4-5 When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, because He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill your vow. / It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it. Matthew 23:16-22 Woe to you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.’ / You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes it sacred? / And you say, ‘If anyone swears by the altar, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gift on it, he is bound by his oath.’ ... Joshua 9:18-20 But the Israelites did not attack them, because the leaders of the congregation had sworn an oath to them by the LORD, the God of Israel. And the whole congregation grumbled against the leaders. / All the leaders answered, “We have sworn an oath to them by the LORD, the God of Israel, and now we cannot touch them. / This is how we will treat them: We will let them live, so that no wrath will fall on us because of the oath we swore to them.” Romans 12:9 Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good. 2 Corinthians 1:17-20 When I planned this, did I do it carelessly? Or do I make my plans by human standards, so as to say “Yes, yes” and also “No, no”? / But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No.” / For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was proclaimed among you by me and Silvanus and Timothy, was not “Yes” and “No,” but in Him it has always been “Yes.” ... Proverbs 12:22 Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight. 1 Samuel 20:16-17 So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, “May the LORD hold David’s enemies accountable.” / And Jonathan had David reaffirm his vow out of love for him, for Jonathan loved David as he loved himself. Hebrews 6:16-18 Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and their oath serves as a confirmation to end all argument. / So when God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of the promise, He guaranteed it with an oath. / Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged. 1 John 2:5 But if anyone keeps His word, the love of God has been truly perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him: 1 Kings 2:42-43 the king summoned Shimei and said to him, “Did I not make you swear by the LORD and warn you, ‘On the day you leave and go elsewhere, know for sure that you will die’? And you told me, ‘The sentence is fair; I will comply.’ / So why have you not kept your oath to the LORD and the command that I gave you?” Colossians 3:9 Do not lie to one another, since you have taken off the old self with its practices, Zechariah 8:16-17 These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another, render true and sound judgments in your gates, / do not plot evil in your hearts against your neighbor, and do not love to swear falsely, for I hate all these things,” declares the LORD. Treasury of Scripture In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honors them that fear the LORD. He that swears to his own hurt, and changes not. a vile Psalm 101:4 A froward heart shall depart from me: I will not know a wicked person. 2 Kings 3:13,14 And Elisha said unto the king of Israel, What have I to do with thee? get thee to the prophets of thy father, and to the prophets of thy mother. And the king of Israel said unto him, Nay: for the LORD hath called these three kings together, to deliver them into the hand of Moab… Esther 3:2 And all the king's servants, that were in the king's gate, bowed, and reverenced Haman: for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence. but Psalm 16:3 But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight. Psalm 101:6 Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me. Psalm 119:63 I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts. sweareth Joshua 9:18-20 And the children of Israel smote them not, because the princes of the congregation had sworn unto them by the LORD God of Israel. And all the congregation murmured against the princes… Judges 11:35 And it came to pass, when he saw her, that he rent his clothes, and said, Alas, my daughter! thou hast brought me very low, and thou art one of them that trouble me: for I have opened my mouth unto the LORD, and I cannot go back. 2 Samuel 21:1,2 Then there was a famine in the days of David three years, year after year; and David inquired of the LORD. And the LORD answered, It is for Saul, and for his bloody house, because he slew the Gibeonites… Jump to Previous Approval Change Changeth Contemned Despised Evil Eyes Fear Fearing Gives Honoreth Honors Honour Honoureth Hurt Hurts Keeps Lord's Oath Rejected Reprobate Suffer Sweareth Swears Sworn Turning VileJump to Next Approval Change Changeth Contemned Despised Evil Eyes Fear Fearing Gives Honoreth Honors Honour Honoureth Hurt Hurts Keeps Lord's Oath Rejected Reprobate Suffer Sweareth Swears Sworn Turning VilePsalm 15 1. David describes a citizen of Zionwho despises the vile The Hebrew word for "despises" is "נִבְזֶה" (nivzeh), which conveys a strong sense of disdain or rejection. In the context of Psalm 15, this word emphasizes the moral clarity and discernment expected of the righteous. The "vile" refers to those who are morally corrupt or wicked. This phrase underscores the importance of aligning oneself with God's standards, rejecting evil, and not being swayed by societal pressures to accept or tolerate sin. Historically, this reflects the Israelite community's call to holiness and separation from pagan practices. but honors those who fear the LORD who does not revise a costly oath To his own hurt.--Literally, to do evil, i.e., to him-self (see Leviticus 5:4). The LXX., by transposing the letters, read, "to his neighbour;" and the English Prayer Book version has apparently combined the two thoughts: "Who sweareth to his neighbour, and dis-appointeth him not, even though it were to his own hindrance." "His words are bonds, his oaths are oracles, His love sincere, his thoughts immaculate; His tears pure messengers sent from his heart, His heart is far from fraud as heaven from earth." SHAKSPEARE: Two Gentlemen of Verona. Verse 4. - In whose eyes a vile person is contemned. So the LXX., the Vulgate, Ewald, Hupfeld, Hengstenberg, and the Revised Version. Others prefer to translate, "He is despised in his own eyes, [and] worthless" (Abort Ezra, Hitzig, Delitzsch, Kay, 'Speaker's Commentary'). Either rendering furnishes a good sense; but the law of parallelism is very decidedly in favour of the former. As the righteous man honors those who fear God, so he contemns those who are vile or worthless. He is no respecter of persons. Men's outward circumstances are nothing to him. He awards honour or contempt according to men's moral qualities. But he honoreth them that fear the Lord. "It is no common virtue," says Calvin, "to honour pious and godly men, since in the opinion of the world they are often as the offscouring of all things (1 Corinthans 4:13)? He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not. The righteous man, if he happens to have sworn to do something which it turns out will be to his own hurt, nevertheless keeps his engagement (comp Leviticus 5:4, where לְהָרַע is used in the same sense).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew who despisesנִבְזֶ֤ה ׀ (niḇ·zeh) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 959: To disesteem the vile נִמְאָ֗ס (nim·’ās) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3988: To spurn, to disappear but וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case honors יְכַבֵּ֑ד (yə·ḵab·bêḏ) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3513: To be heavy, weighty, or burdensome those who fear יִרְאֵ֣י (yir·’ê) Adjective - masculine plural construct Strong's 3373: Fearing, reverent the LORD, יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel who does not וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no revise יָמִֽר׃ (yā·mir) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4171: To alter, to barter, to dispose of a costly לְ֝הָרַ֗ע (lə·hā·ra‘) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 7489: To spoil, to make, good for, nothing, bad oath, נִשְׁבַּ֥ע (niš·ba‘) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7650: To seven oneself, swear Links Psalm 15:4 NIVPsalm 15:4 NLT Psalm 15:4 ESV Psalm 15:4 NASB Psalm 15:4 KJV Psalm 15:4 BibleApps.com Psalm 15:4 Biblia Paralela Psalm 15:4 Chinese Bible Psalm 15:4 French Bible Psalm 15:4 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 15:4 In whose eyes a vile man (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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