Psalms 112:5
Who is like the Lord, our God, who dwells on high,
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
In Context
4The Lord is high above all nations, and his glory is high above the heavens.
6and who gazes upon the humble things in heaven and on earth?
Cross References
Nehemiah 4:13So I stationed the people in order, in places behind the wall, all around it, with their swords, and lances, and bows.
Psalms 37:21Those who render evil for good have dragged me down, because I followed goodness.
Proverbs 12:2Whoever is good shall draw grace from the Lord. But whoever trusts in his own thoughts acts impiously.
Proverbs 18:9Whoever is dissolute and slack in his work is the brother of him who wastes his own works.
Proverbs 24:27Prepare your outdoor work, and diligently cultivate your field, so that afterward, you may build 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 →