New International Version A psalm of David. LORD, who may dwell in your sacred tent? Who may live on your holy mountain? New Living Translation Who may worship in your sanctuary, LORD? Who may enter your presence on your holy hill? English Standard Version O LORD, who shall sojourn in your tent? Who shall dwell on your holy hill? Berean Standard Bible A Psalm of David. O LORD, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy mountain? Berean Literal Bible A Psalm of David. O YHWH, who may sojourn in Your tent? Who may dwell in the mountain of Your Holiness? King James Bible A Psalm of David. LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? New King James Version A Psalm of David. LORD, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your holy hill? New American Standard Bible A Psalm of David. LORD, who may reside in Your tent? Who may settle on Your holy hill? NASB 1995 A Psalm of David. O LORD, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy hill? NASB 1977 O Lord, who may abide in Thy tent? Who may dwell on Thy holy hill? Legacy Standard Bible A Psalm of David. O Yahweh, who may sojourn in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy mountain? Amplified Bible A Psalm of David. O LORD, who may lodge [as a guest] in Your tent? Who may dwell [continually] on Your holy hill? Berean Annotated Bible A Psalm of David (beloved). O LORD {YHWH}, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy mountain? Christian Standard Bible A psalm of David. LORD, who can dwell in your tent? Who can live on your holy mountain? Holman Christian Standard Bible A Davidic psalm. LORD, who can dwell in Your tent? Who can live on Your holy mountain? American Standard Version A Psalm of David. Jehovah, who shall sojourn in thy tabernacle? Who shall dwell in thy holy hill? Contemporary English Version Who may stay in God's temple or live on the holy mountain of the LORD? English Revised Version A Psalm of David. LORD, who shall sojourn in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? GOD'S WORD® Translation O LORD, who may stay in your tent? Who may live on your holy mountain? Good News Translation LORD, who may enter your Temple? Who may worship on Zion, your sacred hill? International Standard Version LORD, who may stay in your tent? Who may dwell on your holy mountain? NET Bible A psalm of David. LORD, who may be a guest in your home? Who may live on your holy hill? New Heart English Bible [A Psalm by David.] LORD, who shall dwell in your sanctuary? Who shall live on your holy mountain? Webster's Bible Translation A Psalm of David. LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleA Psalm of David. O LORD, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy mountain? World English Bible A Psalm by David. Yahweh, who shall dwell in your sanctuary? Who shall live on your holy hill? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA PSALM OF DAVID. YHWH, who sojourns in Your tent? Who dwells in Your holy hill? Berean Literal Bible A Psalm of David. O YHWH, who may sojourn in Your tent? Who may dwell in the mountain of Your Holiness? Young's Literal Translation A Psalm of David. Jehovah, who doth sojourn in Thy tent? Who doth dwell in Thy holy hill? Smith's Literal Translation Chanting of David. O Jehovah, who shall sojourn in thy tent? who shall dwell in thy holy mountain? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleA psalm of David. Lord, who shall dwell in thy tabernacle? or who shall rest in thy holy hill? Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible A psalm of David. LORD, who may abide in your tent? Who may dwell on your holy mountain? New Revised Standard Version O LORD, who may abide in your tent? Who may dwell on your holy hill? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLORD, who shall dwell in thy tabernacle? who shall inhabit thy holy mountain? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated LORD JEHOVAH, who will inhabit your tent, and who is going to dwell in your holy mountain? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917A Psalm of David. LORD, who shall sojourn in Thy tabernacle? Who shall dwell upon Thy holy mountain? Brenton Septuagint Translation A Psalm of David. O Lord, who shall sojourn in thy tabernacle? and who shall dwell in thy holy mountain? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Who May Dwell on Your Holy Hill?1A Psalm of David. O LORD, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy mountain? 2He who walks with integrity and practices righteousness, who speaks the truth from his heart,… Cross References A Psalm of David. 2 Samuel 23:1 These are the last words of David: “The oracle of David son of Jesse, the oracle of the man raised on high, the one anointed by the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel: Acts 4:25 You spoke by the Holy Spirit through the mouth of Your servant, our father David: ‘Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? Matthew 22:43 Jesus said to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord’? For he says: O LORD, Psalm 86:1 A prayer of David. Incline Your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. Psalm 5:1-2 For the choirmaster, to be accompanied by flutes. A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O LORD; consider my groaning. / Attend to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to You I pray. Psalm 130:1-2 A song of ascents. Out of the depths I cry to You, O LORD! / O Lord, hear my voice; let Your ears be attentive to my plea for mercy. who may abide in Your tent? Psalm 61:4 Let me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah Psalm 27:5 For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; He will set me high upon a rock. Psalm 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. Who may dwell on Your holy mountain? Psalm 24:3-4 Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in His holy place? / He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear deceitfully. Psalm 48:1-2 A song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, His holy mountain. / Beautiful in loftiness, the joy of all the earth, like the peaks of Zaphon is Mount Zion, the city of the great King. Psalm 2:6 “I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.” Isaiah 33:14-16 The sinners in Zion are afraid; trembling grips the ungodly: “Who of us can dwell with a consuming fire? Who of us can dwell with everlasting flames?” / He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears against murderous plots and shuts his eyes tightly against evil— / he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured. Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. James 1:27 Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. 1 Peter 1:15-16 But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, / for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” Treasury of Scripture Lord, who shall abide in your tabernacle? who shall dwell in your holy hill? abide. Psalm 2:6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. Psalm 3:4 I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah. Psalm 43:3,4 O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles… Jump to Previous Abide David Dwell Hill Holiness Holy Live Mountain Psalm Resting-Place Sanctuary Sojourn Tabernacle TentJump to Next Abide David Dwell Hill Holiness Holy Live Mountain Psalm Resting-Place Sanctuary Sojourn Tabernacle TentPsalm 15 1. David describes a citizen of ZionA Psalm of David. David wrote as Israel’s king and as a man who knew both God’s mercy and the demands of holy living. His rule established Jerusalem as the center of Israel’s worship and government. 2Sa 23:1 These are the last words of David: “The oracle of David… O LORD, David addresses Yahweh, the covenant God of Israel, whose holiness governs access to His presence. Psa 86:1 A prayer of David. Incline Your ear, O LORD, and answer me,… who may abide in Your tent? God’s tent was the earthly sanctuary where He made His presence known among His people. The question concerns the kind of person who may worship Him acceptably. Psa 61:4 Let me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge… Who may dwell on Your holy mountain? God’s holy mountain points to Zion, Jerusalem, where God chose to establish His worship. Dwelling there pictures enduring fellowship with God, reserved for those who live uprightly before Him. Psa 24:3-4 Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand… Persons / Places / Events 1. LORD (Yahweh)The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature. In this context, it highlights God's holiness and the reverence due to Him. 2. Tent (Tabernacle) Refers to the dwelling place of God among His people, symbolizing His presence and the place of worship and communion with Him. 3. Holy Hill (Zion) Represents the location of the Temple in Jerusalem, a place of divine presence and worship, symbolizing God's kingdom and His rule. Teaching Points Holiness and IntegrityTo dwell in God's presence, one must pursue a life of holiness and integrity. This involves aligning one's actions and heart with God's standards. Worship and Communion Abiding in God's tent signifies a life of worship and communion with Him. Believers are called to cultivate a relationship with God through prayer, worship, and obedience. Spiritual Readiness Just as the Israelites prepared to enter the Tabernacle, believers must prepare their hearts to enter God's presence, seeking forgiveness and purity. Community and Fellowship The imagery of the tent and holy hill also points to the importance of communal worship and fellowship with other believers, encouraging mutual edification and accountability. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 15:1?2. What qualities must one possess to "dwell in Your tent," according to Psalm 15:1? 3. How does Psalm 15:1 relate to living a life pleasing to God? 4. What other scriptures emphasize the importance of holiness in God's presence? 5. How can we practically prepare to "dwell on Your holy hill" today? 6. In what ways does Psalm 15:1 challenge your current spiritual walk? 7. What does Psalm 15:1 reveal about who can dwell in God's sanctuary? 8. How does Psalm 15:1 challenge our understanding of righteousness? 9. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 15:1? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 15? (1) Abide . . . dwell.--Properly, as in margin, sojourn like a passing guest, and dwell like a resident. But here the two terms are apparently used as synonyms. It was the natural form in which to put the question at Jerusalem, where God had His abode in the Temple, and we may paraphrase it thus: "What constitutes a true and genuine citizen of the kingdom of God?" The form of Wordsworth's poem, "Who is the happy warrior? who is he," &c, was possibly suggested by the Psalm, and it may be read with advantage by the side of it.Verse 1. - Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? rather, Who shall sojourn? Whom wilt thou accept as a sojourner in thy tent, to be near to thee, and consort with thee? Who shall dwell (i.e. whom wilt thou permit to dwell) in thy holy hill? The "tabernacle" and the "holy hill" of Zion are, of course, not to be understood literally. They are figurative expressions, pointing to the Divine presence and favour, and the blessedness of abiding in them. Psalm 15:1 poses a twofold question: Who is fit for sustained intimacy with the holy God, both in the present symbolized by His tent and in the future pictured by His mountain? David’s inspired words underscore that God alone sets the terms of access, demanding holiness that matches His own. The verses that follow (Psalm 15:2-5) will spell out the required righteousness, driving us finally to the only One who fully meets the standard—Jesus Christ, whose righteousness is credited to all who trust Him, granting them the privilege to abide and dwell with the LORD forever. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew A Psalmמִזְמ֗וֹר (miz·mō·wr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4210: Instrumental music, a poem set to notes of David. לְדָ֫וִ֥ד (lə·ḏā·wiḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse O LORD, יְ֭הֹוָה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel who מִי־ (mî-) Interrogative Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix may abide יָג֣וּר (yā·ḡūr) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1481: To turn aside from the road, sojourn, to shrink, fear, to gather for, hostility in Your tent? בְּאָהֳלֶ֑ךָ (bə·’ā·ho·le·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 168: A tent Who מִֽי־ (mî-) Interrogative Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix may dwell יִ֝שְׁכֹּ֗ן (yiš·kōn) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7931: To settle down, abide, dwell on Your holy קָדְשֶֽׁךָ׃ (qāḏ·še·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity hill? בְּהַ֣ר (bə·har) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country Additonal Resources Psalm 15:1 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 15:1 Bible Gateway Psalm 15:1 Bible.com Psalm 15:1 NIV |
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