Psalms 15

(A psalm by David.)

Who May Worship the Lord?

1 Who may stay in God’s temple

or live on the holy mountain

of the Lord?

2 Only those who obey God

and do as they should.

They speak the truth

3 and don’t spread gossip;

they treat others fairly

and don’t say cruel things.

4 They hate worthless people,

but show respect for all

who worship the Lord.

And they keep their promises,

no matter what the cost.

5 They lend their money

without charging interest,

and they don’t take bribes

to hurt the innocent.

Those who do these things

will always stand firm.