Psalms 112:5
Acceptable is the man that showeth mercy and lendeth: he shall order his words with judgment:
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
In Context
4To the righteous a light is risen up in darkness: he is merciful, and compassionate and just.
6because he shall not be moved for ever.
Cross References
Nehemiah 4:13I set the people in the place behind the wall round about in order, with their swords, and spears, and bows.
Psalms 37:21The sinner shall borrow, and not pay again; but the just sheweth mercy and shall give.
Psalms 37:26He sheweth mercy, and lendeth all the day long; and his seed shall be in blessing.
Proverbs 12:2He that is good, shall draw grace from the Lord : but he that trusteth in his own devices doth wickedly.
Proverbs 18:9He that is loose and slack in his work, is the brother of him that wasteth his own works.
Proverbs 24:27Prepare thy work without, and diligently till thy ground: that afterward thou mayst build thy 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 →