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Slander is an Active Pursuit
Commentators note the Hebrew for 'slander' relates to the word for 'foot.' This creates a vivid image of someone who actively 'foots it' or goes about as a tale-bearer, deliberately spreading harmful reports. This isn't a passive slip of the tongue but an intentional act of destroying someone's reputation, which is described as a precious treasure.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 15:3
18th Century
Theologian
He that backbiteth not with his tongue - The word “backbite” means to censure, slander, reproach, or speak evil of. The Hebrew word - רג…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 15:3
19th Century
Bishop
He that backbiteth not. —Literally, he has not footed it on his tongue. It is very expressive of those who go about from …
John Calvin
On Psalms 15:3
16th Century
Theologian
David, after briefly describing the virtues with which all who desire to have a place in the Church should be endowed, now lists certain vices from…
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John Gill
On Psalms 15:3
17th Century
Pastor
[He that] backbites not with his tongue
Is not a slanderer, a defamer, a tale bearer; a backbiter is one who private…
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 …