God’s Word Translation
Psalms 112:5
5All goes well for the person who is generous and lends willingly. He earns an honest living.
Psalms 112:5 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
- New International Version (NIV)Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice.
- English Standard Version (ESV)It is well with the man who deals generously and lends; who conducts his affairs with justice.
- New King James Version (NKJV)A good man deals graciously and lends; He will guide his affairs with discretion.
Context of Psalms 112:5
3Wealth and riches will be in his home. His righteousness continues forever. 4Light will shine in the dark for a decent person. He is merciful, compassionate, and fair. All goes well for the person who is generous and lends willingly. He earns an honest living. 6He will never fail. A righteous person will always be remembered. 7He is not afraid of bad news. His heart remains secure, full of confidence in the Lord.
Read all of Psalms 112Psalms 112:5 word by word
טֽוֹב־אִ֭ישׁ חוֹנֵ֣ן וּמַלְוֶ֑ה יְכַלְכֵּ֖ל דְּבָרָ֣יו בְּמִשְׁפָּֽט׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 112:5
- Proverbs 2:20So walk in the way of good people and stay on the paths of righteous people.
- Proverbs 12:2A good person obtains favor from the Lord, but the Lord condemns everyone who schemes.
- Luke 23:50There was a good man who had God’s approval. His name was Joseph. He was a member of the Jewish council,
- Acts 11:24Barnabas was a dependable man, and he was full of the Holy Spirit and faith. A large crowd believed in the Lord.
- Romans 5:7Finding someone who would die for a godly person is rare. Maybe someone would have the courage to die for a good person.
- Psalms 37:25I have been young, and now I am old, but I have never seen a righteous person abandoned or his descendants begging for food.
- Deuteronomy 15:7This is what you must do whenever there are poor Israelites in one of your cities in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.
- Job 31:16“If I have refused the requests of the poor or made a widow’s eyes stop ⌞looking for help⌟,
- Luke 6:35Rather, love your enemies, help them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then you will have a great reward. You will be the children of the Most High God. After all, he is kind to unthankful and evil people.
- Proverbs 17:18A person without good sense closes a deal with a handshake. He guarantees a loan in the presence of his friend.
- Proverbs 18:9Whoever is lazy in his work is related to a vandal.
- Proverbs 22:26Do not be ⌞found⌟ among those who make deals with a handshake, among those who guarantee other people’s loans.
- Proverbs 24:27Prepare your work outside, and get things ready for yourself in the field. Afterwards, build your house.
- Proverbs 27:23Be fully aware of the condition of your flock, and pay close attention to your herds.
- John 6:12When the people were full, Jesus told his disciples, “Gather the leftover pieces so that nothing will be wasted.”
- Romans 12:11Don’t be lazy in showing your devotion. Use your energy to serve the Lord.
Commentaries on Psalms 112:5
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 5A good man showeth favor - He has the means to show favor to others, or to promote their welfare, and he is disposed to do this. It is the characteristic of a good man - of a heart that is truly pious - to do good to others; to promote their welfare here, and to assist them in their endeavor to secure happiness in the world to come. And lendeth - The original word here - לוה lâvâh - means to join oneself to anyone; to cleave to him; then, to form the…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 4-5Godly people imitate God by being generous, compassionate, and righteous (Psalms 51:1; 111:1–10; 2 Corinthians 9:9). They lend money to the poor without charging interest (Psalms 15:5; 112:9; Exodus 22:25).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 5-95-9. Generosity, sound judgment in business, and confidence in God, form a character which preserves from fear of evil and ensures success against enemies. While a man thus truly pious is liberal, he increases in substance.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 112
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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