Psalms 15:5

“[He that] putteth not out his money to usury, etc.] To the poor, in an extravagant and exorbitant way, by which he bites, devours, and destroys his little substance, and sadly afflicts and distresses him; (see <022225> Exodus 22:25); otherwise, to lend money on moderate interest, and according to the laws, customs, and usages of nations, and to take interest for it, is no more unlawful than to take interest for houses and land; yea, it is according to the law of common justice and equity, that if one man lends money to another to trade with, and gain by, that he should have a proportionate share in the gain of such a trade; but the design of this passage, and the law on which it is founded,…”

“(Compare Lev 25:37; Deu 23:19-20). usury is derived from a verb meaning "to bite." All gains made by the wrongful loss of others are forbidden. taketh reward, &c.--The innocent would not otherwise be condemned (compare Exo 23:8; Deu 16:19). Bribery of all sorts is denounced. doeth these, &c.--Such persons admitted to God's presence and favor shall never be moved (Psa 10:6; Psa 13:5). Next: Psalms Chapter 16”

“He that putteth not out his money to usury - The word “usury” formerly denoted legal interest, or a premium for the use of money. In this sense the word is no longer used in our language, but it always now denotes unlawful interest; “a premium or compensation paid, or stipulated to be paid, for the use of money borrowed or retained, beyond the rate of interest established by law.” “Webster.” The Hebrew word used here - נשׁך neshek - means “interest,” that is, a premium or compensation for the use of money in any manner, or to any extent. The reference is to the law of the Hebrews, which forbade such a loaning of money to the poor, and especially to poor Israelites, Exodus 22:25; Leviticus…”

“To usury - In such a manner as is contrary to God's law: of which see otherwise, Exo 22:25; Lev 25:36-37, &c. Reward - Or, a bribe for him who hath a bad cause. Moved - He shall abide with God here, and when he dies be for ever with the Lord. Next: Psalms Chapter 16”

“15:5 The Lord prohibited Israel from charging interest to people in need (Exod 22:25-27). • The assurance of God’s presence keeps the godly from destruction (Pss 16:8; 46:5; 125:1). Their circumstances might shake them temporarily, but they ultimately stand firm (30:6; 94:18; 112:6).”

“putteth: Exo 22:25; Lev 25:35-37; Deu 23:19, Deu 23:20; Neh 5:2-5, Neh 5:7-13; Eze 18:8, Eze 18:17; Eze 22:12 nor taketh: Exo 23:7, Exo 23:8; Deu 16:19; Isa 33:15; Mic 7:3; Mat 26:15, Mat 27:3-5 He that doeth: Psa 16:8, Psa 55:22, Psa 106:3, Psa 112:6; Pro 12:3; Eze 18:27; Mat 7:21-25; Joh 13:17; Jam 1:22-25; Pe2 1:10, Pe2 1:11 Next: Psalms Chapter 16”