Psalms 37:26
They are ever lavishly lending, and their children are fountains of blessing.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.
In Context
25Never, from youth to age, have I seen the righteous forsaken, or their children begging bread.
27Turn away from evil and do good and you will live in the land forever.
Cross References
Psalms 37:21The wicked must borrow and cannot pay back, but the righteous is lavish and gives.
Psalms 112:9With lavish hands they give to the poor, and their prosperity stands forever. They are lifted to heights of triumph and honor.
Luke 6:35But love your enemies, and show them kindness, and lend to them, never despairing. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the thankless and the bad.
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 →