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Psalms 112:5
5Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice.
Psalms 112:5 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
- 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.
- New Living Translation (NLT)Good comes to those who lend money generously and conduct their business fairly.
Context of Psalms 112:5
3Wealth and riches are in their houses, and their righteousness endures forever. 4Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous. Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice. 6Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever. 7They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.
Read all of Psalms 112Psalms 112:5 word by word
טֽוֹב־אִ֭ישׁ חוֹנֵ֣ן וּמַלְוֶ֑ה יְכַלְכֵּ֖ל דְּבָרָ֣יו בְּמִשְׁפָּֽט׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 112:5
- Proverbs 2:20Thus you will walk in the ways of the good and keep to the paths of the righteous.
- Proverbs 12:2Good people obtain favor from the Lord, but he condemns those who devise wicked schemes.
- Luke 23:50Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the Council, a good and upright man,
- Acts 11:24He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord.
- Romans 5:7Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die.
- Psalms 37:25I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread.
- Deuteronomy 15:7If anyone is poor among your fellow Israelites in any of the towns of the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward them.
- Job 31:16“If I have denied the desires of the poor or let the eyes of the widow grow weary,
- Luke 6:35But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.
- Proverbs 17:18One who has no sense shakes hands in pledge and puts up security for a neighbor.
- Proverbs 18:9One who is slack in his work is brother to one who destroys.
- Proverbs 22:26Do not be one who shakes hands in pledge or puts up security for debts;
- Proverbs 24:27Put your outdoor work in order and get your fields ready; after that, build your house.
- Proverbs 27:23Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds;
- John 6:12When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.”
- Romans 12:11Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving 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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