Psalm 15:5

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

If they loan money to someone, they do not charge them interest. And they refuse to testify against an innocent person, even if someone offers them money to do it. Whoever lives like this will always stand strong.

Cross References

Deuteronomy 16:19

You must always be fair. You must not favor some people over other people. You must not take money to change your mind in judgment. Money blinds the eyes of wise people and changes what a good person will say.

Exodus 22:25

“If you loan money to any of my people, that is, the poor among you, don’t be like a moneylender and charge them interest.

Ezekiel 22:12

There men accept bribes to kill people. You lend money and charge interest on the loans. You cheat your neighbors just to make a little money. You have even forgotten me.’ This is what the Lord GOD said.

Ezekiel 18:8

If someone wants to borrow money from him, he lends the money and doesn’t charge interest on the loan. He refuses to be crooked. He is always fair with everyone. People can trust him.

John 13:17

If you know these things, great blessings will be yours if you do them.

Proverbs 12:3

Evil people are never safe, but good people remain safe and secure.

Psalm 112:6

Such good people will never fall. They will always be remembered.

Psalm 106:3

Those who obey his commands are happy. They do good things all the time.

Psalm 55:22

Give your worries to the Lord, and he will care for you. He will never let those who are good be defeated.

Psalm 16:8

I always remember that the Lord is with me. He is here, close by my side, so nothing can defeat me.

Matthew 26:15

He said, “I will hand Jesus over to you. What will you pay me for doing this?” The priests gave him 30 silver coins.

Micah 7:3

People are good at doing bad things with both hands. Officials ask for bribes. Judges take money to change their decisions in court. “Important leaders” do whatever they want to do.

Ezekiel 18:27

And if evil people change and become good and fair, they will save their lives. They will live!

Ezekiel 18:17

He helps the poor. If people want to borrow money, the good son lends them the money, and he does not charge interest on the loan. He obeys my laws and follows them. He will not be put to death for his father’s sins. The good son will live.

Isaiah 33:15

Good, honest people who refuse to hurt others for money will live through that fire. They refuse to take bribes or listen to plans to murder other people. They refuse to look at plans for doing bad things.

Exodus 22:24

And I will be very angry. I will kill you with a sword. Then your wives will become widows, and your children will become orphans.

Deuteronomy 23:21

“When you make a promise to the Lord your God, don’t be slow to pay everything you promised. The Lord your God will demand that you pay it. You will sin if you don’t pay what you promised.

1 Samuel 12:3

Here I am. If I have done anything wrong, you must tell these things to the Lord and his chosen king. Did I steal anyone’s ox or donkey? Did I hurt or cheat anyone? Did I ever take money, or even a pair of sandals, to do something wrong? If I did any of these things, I will make it right.”

Proverbs 10:30

Good people will always be safe, but the wicked will be forced out of the land.

Proverbs 15:27

Whoever takes money to do wrong invites disaster. Refuse such gifts, and you will live.