Psalms 15:4

“In whose eyes a vile person is contemned, etc.] A “vile” man is a very wicked, profligate, and abandoned creature, one that is to every good work reprobate; and such sometimes are in high places, (<191208>Psalm 12:8) (<271121>Daniel 11:21); and are greatly caressed and esteemed by the men of the world; but then, as they are an abomination to God, they should be despised by his people, let them be what they will as to their riches, honours, and wisdom among men; as Haman was by Mordecai, (<170302>Esther 3:2); and Ahab by Elisha, (<120301>2 Kings 3:14); and such who keep company with, and express a delight and pleasure in such sort of persons, ought by no means to have a place in the house of…”

“Love and hate are regulated by a regard to God. sweareth . . . hurt--or what so results (compare Lev 5:4).”

“In whose eyes a vile person is contemned - That is, who does not show respect to a man of base or bad character on account of his wealth, his position, or his rank in life. He estimates character as it is in itself, and not as derived from rank, relationship, or station. While, as stated in the previous verse, he is not disposed to take up a false or evil report against another, he is at the same time disposed to do justice to all, and does not honor those who do not deserve to be honored, or apologise for base conduct because it is committed by one of exalted station or rank. Loving virtue and piety for their own sake, he hates all that is opposite; and where conduct deserves reprobation,…”

“Vile - An ungodly man. Honoureth - He highly esteems and loves them, though they be mean as to their worldly condition, and though they may differ from him in some opinions or practices of lesser moment. Sweareth - A promissory oath. Hurt - To his own damage. As if a man solemnly swear, that he will sell him such an estate at a price below the full worth; or that, he will give a poor man such a sum of money, which afterwards he finds inconvenient to him. Changeth not - His purpose, but continues firm and resolved to perform his promise. Psalms 15:5”

“a vile: Psa 101:4; Kg2 3:13, Kg2 3:14; Est 3:2; Job 32:21, Job 32:22; Isa 32:5, Isa 32:6; Dan 5:17-31; Act 24:2, Act 24:3, Act 24:25; Jam 2:1-9 but: Psa 16:3, Psa 101:6, Psa 119:63; Mat 12:49, Mat 12:50; Jo1 3:14 sweareth: Jos 9:18-20; Jdg 11:35; Sa2 21:1, Sa2 21:2; Mat 5:33 Psalms 15:5”