1. abide--or, "sojourn" (compare Psa 5:4 ), where it means under God's protection here, as ( Psa 23:6 27:4, 6 ) communion.
tabernacle--seat of the ark ( 2Sa 6:17 ), the symbol of God's presence.
holy hill--(Compare Psa 2:6 ).
2. walketh--(Compare Psa 1:1 ).
uprightly--in a complete manner, as to all parts of conduct ( Gen 17:1 ), not as to degree.
worketh--or, "does."
righteousness--what is right.
in his heart--sincerely ( Pro 23:7 ).
3. He neither slanders nor spreads slander.
4. Love and hate are regulated by a regard to God.
sweareth. . . hurt--or what so results (compare Lev 5:4 ).
5. (Compare Lev 25:37 Deu 23:19, 20 ).
usury is derived from a verb meaning "to bite." All gains made by the wrongful loss of others are forbidden.
taketh reward, &c.--The innocent would not otherwise be condemned (compare Exd 23:8 Deu 16:19 ). Bribery of all sorts is denounced.
doeth these, &c.--Such persons admitted to God's presence and favor shall never be moved ( Psa 10:6 13:5 ).
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