Psalms 112:5
It is well with those who show pity and lend, who support all their affairs upon justice.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
In Context
4To the upright arises light in the darkness; full of favor and pity and kindness are they.
6For they will never be shaken; the just will be forever remembered.
Cross References
Psalms 37:21The wicked must borrow and cannot pay back, but the righteous is lavish and gives.
Psalms 37:26They are ever lavishly lending, and their children are fountains of blessing.
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 →