\<>\. As in the preceding psalm, according to Theodoret, the salvation of the inhabitants of Jerusalem is foretold, and the liberty of the captives; so in this advice is given to them, and the life they ought to live proposed, who should share in such benefits.

Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? &c.] This question, with the following, is put by the psalmist in a view of the sad corruption and degeneracy of mankind described in the preceding psalm, which renders the sons of men unfit for the presence of God, and communion with him; and it is put to…

He that walketh uprightly Or “perfectly” [[4]]; see ; not so as to be without sin entirely, but as not to be chargeable with any notorious crime, and living in it; moreover, perfection and uprightness often signify sincerity, and the phrase here may design an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile;…

He that backbiteth not with his tongue Is not a slanderer, a defamer, a tale bearer; a backbiter is one who privately, secretly, behind a man’s back speaks evil of him, devours and destroys his credit and reputation: the word here used comes from (רגל) , which signifies the “foot”, and denotes such…

In whose eyes a vile person is contemned A “vile” man is a very wicked, profligate, and abandoned creature, one that is to every good work reprobate; and such sometimes are in high places, ; and are greatly caressed and esteemed by the men of the world; but then, as they are an abomination to God,…

He that putteth not out his money to usury To the poor, in an extravagant and exorbitant way, by which he bites, devours, and destroys his little substance, and sadly afflicts and distresses him; see ; otherwise, to lend money on moderate interest, and according to the laws, customs, and usages of…