Christian prayer
Psalm 15
Psalm 15 from the Bible, with the original text and its meaning.
- 5 verses
- Under a minute to recite
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מִזְמ֗וֹר לְדָ֫וִ֥ד יְ֭הֹוָה מִי־יָג֣וּר בְּאָהֳלֶ֑ךָ מִֽי־יִ֝שְׁכֹּ֗ן בְּהַ֣ר קָדְשֶֽׁךָ׃
A Psalm of David. LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?
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הוֹלֵ֣ךְ תָּ֭מִים וּפֹעֵ֥ל צֶ֑דֶק וְדֹבֵ֥ר אֱ֝מֶ֗ת בִּלְבָבֽוֹ׃
He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.
- 3
לֹֽא־רָגַ֨ל ׀ עַל־לְשֹׁנ֗וֹ לֹא־עָשָׂ֣ה לְרֵעֵ֣הוּ רָעָ֑ה וְ֝חֶרְפָּ֗ה לֹא־נָשָׂ֥א עַל־קְרֹֽבוֹ׃
He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour.
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נִבְזֶ֤ה ׀ בְּֽעֵ֘ינָ֤יו נִמְאָ֗ס וְאֶת־יִרְאֵ֣י יְהוָ֣ה יְכַבֵּ֑ד נִשְׁבַּ֥ע לְ֝הָרַ֗ע וְלֹ֣א יָמִֽר׃
In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not.
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כַּסְפּ֤וֹ ׀ לֹא־נָתַ֣ן בְּנֶשֶׁךְ֮ וְשֹׁ֥חַד עַל־נָקִ֗י לֹ֥א לָ֫קָ֥ח עֹֽשֵׂה־אֵ֑לֶּה לֹ֖א יִמּ֣וֹט לְעוֹלָֽם׃
He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.
Wording: The Holy Bible, King James Version, 1611 (standard text of 1769). Copied word for word from the edition named here
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Når den bes
Many Christians recite Psalm 15 during personal prayer or worship as a reflection on living faithfully before God. It is also used for an examination of conscience, especially when considering honesty, promises and the treatment of others. Its brief length makes it suitable for a quiet pause during the day.
Hvor den kommer fra
Psalm 15 comes from the Book of Psalms in the Bible's Old Testament and belongs to the prayer tradition of ancient Israel. Its heading attributes it to David. It opens by asking who may dwell in God's presence, then describes a life marked by integrity and care for others.

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Spørsmål om Psalm 15
How many verses are in Psalm 15?
Psalm 15 has 5 verses and takes under a minute to recite.
What does Psalm 15 mean?
It asks what kind of life is fitting for someone who seeks to dwell in God's presence. Its answer emphasizes truthfulness, just conduct, keeping promises and refusing to exploit others.
Who wrote Psalm 15?
The psalm's heading attributes it to David. This is its traditional attribution rather than a firmly established account of its composition.
When do Christians pray Psalm 15?
Many Christians pray it in worship or private devotion, particularly when reflecting on their conduct toward others. It can also guide an examination of conscience.


















