Psalms 112:5
All is well for the man who is kind and gives freely to others; he will make good his cause when he is judged.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
In Context
4For the upright there is a light shining in the dark; he is full of grace and pity.
6He will not ever be moved; the memory of the upright will be living for ever.
Cross References
Nehemiah 4:13So in the lowest part of the space at the back of the walls, in the open places, I put the people by families, with their swords, their spears, and their bows.
Psalms 37:21The sinner takes money and does not give it back; but the upright man has mercy, and gives to others.
Psalms 37:26All the day he is ready to have mercy and to give; his children are a blessing.
Proverbs 12:2A good man has grace in the eyes of the Lord; but the man of evil designs gets punishment from him.
Proverbs 18:9He who does not give his mind to his work is brother to him who makes destruction.
Proverbs 24:27Put your work in order outside, and make it ready in the field; and after that, see to the building of your house.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 112:2-6
The Character of the Righteous. 1 Praise ye the Lord . Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord , that delighteth greatly in his commandments. 2 His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed. 3 Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever. 4 Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. 5 A good man showeth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. The… Read the whole commentary →