Psalms 15:5he who doesn't lend out his money for usury, nor take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things shall never be shaken. A Poem by David.
The setting
Ancient Israel, ~1000 BC. Jerusalem Temple. David concludes his entrance liturgy with a promise of unshakeable stability...
The emotion here: confident assurance in God's protective promises
The original word
neshek (נֶשֶׁךְ) — usury, literally 'a bite' because excessive interest devours the borrower
Why it matters
Israelites were forbidden to charge interest to fellow Israelites but could charge foreigners
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What most readers miss in Psalms 15:5
This concludes with God's promise—those who live this way 'shall never be shaken' is divine guarantee
Common misconceptionPeople think this bans all lending with interest. David is condemning exploitation of the desperate, not legitimate business loans.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
Psalms 15:5 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Psalms 15:5 comes from the book of Psalms, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to David. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 80% and a tone that is reverent. It belongs to the wisdom genre of biblical literature. Key themes include stability, integrity, financial ethics. Notable phrases: shall never be shaken. This verse contains a promise of God.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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