New Living Translation
Psalms 112:5
5Good comes to those who lend money generously and conduct their business fairly.
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
3They themselves will be wealthy, and their good deeds will last forever. 4Light shines in the darkness for the godly. They are generous, compassionate, and righteous. Good comes to those who lend money generously and conduct their business fairly. 6Such people will not be overcome by evil. Those who are righteous will be long remembered. 7They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the Lord to care for them.
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 follow the steps of the good, and stay on the paths of the righteous.
- Proverbs 12:2The Lord approves of those who are good, but he condemns those who plan wickedness.
- Luke 23:50Now there was a good and righteous man named Joseph. He was a member of the Jewish high council,
- Acts 11:24Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and strong in faith. And many people were brought to the Lord.
- Romans 5:7Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someone might perhaps be willing to die for a person who is especially good.
- Psalms 37:25Once I was young, and now I am old. Yet I have never seen the godly abandoned or their children begging for bread.
- Deuteronomy 15:7“But if there are any poor Israelites in your towns when you arrive in the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not be hard-hearted or tightfisted toward them.
- Job 31:16“Have I refused to help the poor, or crushed the hopes of widows?
- Luke 6:35“Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for he is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked.
- Proverbs 17:18It’s poor judgment to guarantee another person’s debt or put up security for a friend.
- Proverbs 18:9A lazy person is as bad as someone who destroys things.
- Proverbs 22:26Don’t agree to guarantee another person’s debt or put up security for someone else.
- Proverbs 24:27Do your planning and prepare your fields before building your house.
- Proverbs 27:23Know the state of your flocks, and put your heart into caring for your herds,
- John 6:12After everyone was full, Jesus told his disciples, “Now gather the leftovers, so that nothing is wasted.”
- Romans 12:11Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically.
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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