Psalms 15:3

He ¹  does not slander, ²  or do harm to others, ³  or insult his neighbor. ⁴ 

Ex 23:1-33; Le 19:16; 1Sa 24:11; Ps 101:5-8; Pr 22:10; Pr 25:3; Isa 56:2; Jer 9:4-9; Mt 7:12; Ro 1:30; Ro 12:17; Ro 13:10; Tit 3:2; Jas 4:11; 1Pe 2:1,2; 3Jo 1:11

¹ sn Hebrew literature often assumes and reflects the male-oriented perspective of ancient Israelite society. The principle of the psalm is certainly applicable to all people, regardless of their gender or age.

² tn Heb “he does not slander upon his tongue.” For another example of רָגַל (ragal, “slander”) see 2 Sam 19:28.

³ tn Or “his fellow.”

⁴ tn Heb “and he does not lift up an insult against one who is near to him.”