Psalm 15:5

The Passion Translation

They never crush others with exploitation and they would never be bought with a bribe against the innocent. Those who do these things will never be shaken; they will stand firm forever.

Cross References

Ezekiel 22:12

Some of your people will murder for pay. Some extort their neighbors with threats of violence, charging them exorbitant interest for obscene profits, yet they have entirely forgotten about me! I, Lord Yahweh, have spoken.

Ezekiel 18:8

He does not lend at interest or take any profit. He refuses to do anything evil and gives honest judgment between one person and another.

John 13:17

So now put into practice what I have done for you, and you will experience a life of happiness enriched with untold blessings!”

Proverbs 12:3

You can’t expect success by doing what’s wrong. But the lives of his lovers are deeply rooted and firmly planted.

Psalm 112:6

Their circumstances will never shake them and others will never forget their example.

Psalm 106:3

The happiest one on earth is the one who keeps your word and clings to righteousness every moment.

Psalm 55:22

So here’s what I’ve learned through it all: Leave all your cares and anxieties at the feet of the Lord, and measureless grace will strengthen you.

Psalm 16:8

Because I set you, Yahweh, always close to me, my confidence will never be weakened, for I experience your wraparound presence every moment.

Matthew 26:15

and said, “How much are you willing to pay me to betray Jesus into your hands?” They agreed to pay him thirty silver coins.

Ezekiel 18:27

Similarly, when the wicked man abandons his wicked ways to do what is good and right, he saves his own life.

Ezekiel 18:17

He refuses to do anything evil and does not lend for profit or charge exorbitant interest. He faithfully keeps my laws and teachings—such a person will certainly live and not die for his father’s sins.

Isaiah 33:15

Only those who walk with integrity and speak what is true, who despise even the thought of cheating the poor, and do not accept a bribe, nor plot violence, nor contemplate doing evil —

Proverbs 10:30

God’s lover can never be greatly shaken. But the wicked will never inherit the covenant blessings.

Proverbs 15:27

The one who puts earning money above his family will have trouble at home, but those who refuse to exploit others will live in peace.