Commentary— Tyndale Open Study Notes (plain English)
15:5 The Lord prohibited Israel from charging interest to people in need (Exod 22:25-27). • The assurance of God’s presence keeps the godly from destruction (Pss 16:8; 46:5; 125:1). Their circumstances might shake them temporarily, but they ultimately stand firm (30:6; 94:18; 112:6).
Commentary— Tyndale Open Study Notes (plain English)
15:5 The Lord prohibited Israel from charging interest to people in need (Exod 22:25-27). • The assurance of God’s presence keeps the godly from destruction (Pss 16:8; 46:5; 125:1). Their circumstances might shake them temporarily, but they ultimately stand firm (30:6; 94:18; 112:6).
Literal English (Darby)ⓘThe Darby Bible (1890) — a deliberately literal, word-for-word translation used here as the Old Testament comparison text.The Darby Bible (1890) — a deliberately literal, word-for-word translation used here as the Old Testament comparison text.
[He that] putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these [things] shall never be moved.
Hebrew (Masoretic Text)ⓘThe Masoretic Text — the authoritative Hebrew manuscript tradition behind most Old Testaments, standardized by Jewish scribes (the Masoretes) between roughly the 7th and 10th centuries AD.The Masoretic Text — the authoritative Hebrew manuscript tradition behind most Old Testaments, standardized by Jewish scribes (the Masoretes) between roughly the 7th and 10th centuries AD.
King James VersionⓘKing James Version (1611) — the classic formal, word-for-word English translation. Historic and widely memorized, but uses Early Modern English vocabulary.
King James Version (1611) — the classic formal, word-for-word English translation. Historic and widely memorized, but uses Early Modern English vocabulary.
He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.
American Standard VersionⓘAmerican Standard Version (1901) — a more literal, precision-focused revision in the King James tradition.American Standard Version (1901) — a more literal, precision-focused revision in the King James tradition.
He that putteth not out his money to interest, Nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.
World English BibleⓘWorld English Bible — a modern, public-domain update to the KJV/ASV formal style, without archaic language.World English Bible — a modern, public-domain update to the KJV/ASV formal style, without archaic language.
he 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.
Bible in Basic EnglishⓘBible in Basic English (1949) — deliberately written using a limited vocabulary of about 1,000 words.Bible in Basic English (1949) — deliberately written using a limited vocabulary of about 1,000 words.
He who does not put out his money at interest, or for payment give false decisions against men who have done no wrong. He who does these things will never be moved.