Psalms 37:26
He sheweth mercy, and lendeth all the day long; and his seed shall be in blessing.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.
In Context
27Decline from evil and do good, and dwell for ever and ever.
Cross References
Psalms 37:21The sinner shall borrow, and not pay again; but the just sheweth mercy and shall give.
Psalms 112:9He hath distributed, he hath given to the poor: his justice remaineth for ever and ever: his horn shall be exalted in glory.
Proverbs 20:7The just that walketh in his simplicity, shall leave behind him blessed children.
Jeremiah 32:39And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me all days : and that it may be well with them, and with their children after them.
Luke 6:35But love ye your enemies: do good, and lend, hoping for nothing thereby: and your reward shall be great, and you shall be the sons of the Highest; for he is kind to the unthankful, and to the evil.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 37:22-34
Exhortations and Promises. 21 The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous showeth mercy, and giveth. 22 For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off. 23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord : and he delighteth in his way. 24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand. 25 I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. 26… Read the whole commentary →