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He who walks blamelessly, does what is right, And speaks truth in his heart;

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Not Sinless, But Sincere

Commentators clarify that "walking uprightly" does not mean achieving sinless perfection. Instead, it describes a life of integrity and sincerity, complete in its devotion to God and others. As Albert Barnes notes, it's about a character that is whole and not defective, rather than one entirely free from sin. This is a life lived without hypocrisy or guile.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 15:2

18th Century

Theologian

He who walks uprightly - Hebrew, “walking perfectly;” that is, one who walks or lives “perfectly.” The word “walk” in the Scriptures is ofte…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 15:2

19th Century

Bishop

Uprightly. —Literally, he whose walking is perfect rectitude. In Proverbs 28:18 the same phrase occurs. Compare to Isaiah…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 15:2

16th Century

Theologian

He that walketh in integrity. Here we should note that in these words there is an implied contrast between the vain boasting of those who …

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John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 15:2

17th Century

Pastor

He that walks uprightly
Or "perfectly" F5 ; see (Genesis 17:1) ; not so as to be without sin …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 15:1–5

17th Century

Minister

Here is a very serious question concerning the character of a citizen of Zion. It is the happiness of glorified saints that they dwell in the holy …