Usury] was forbidden by the Mosaic Law (Leviticus 25:36; Deuteronomy 23:19) as inconsistent with the kindly spirit of brotherhood among Israelites. Interest was allowed to be taken from foreigners. The absence of greed and exaction is what the Psalmist commends. Nor taketh reward against the innocent] Bribery has always been one of the greatest corruptions of society in the East. It was sternly forbidden in Israel (Exodus 23:7; Deuteronomy 27:25), and the worthy guest of Jehovah could not stoop to such a thing. Shall never be moved] an expressive way of summing up the strength and stability of a righteous life.

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