Psalms 112:5
It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He will maintain his cause in judgment.
World English Bible
In The King James Version
A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
In Context
4Light dawns in the darkness for the upright, gracious, merciful, and righteous.
6For he will never be shaken. The righteous will be remembered forever.
Cross References
Nehemiah 4:13Therefore I set guards in the lowest parts of the space behind the wall, in the open places. I set the people by family groups with their swords, their spears, and their bows.
Psalms 37:21The wicked borrow, and don’t pay back, but the righteous give generously.
Psalms 37:26All day long he deals graciously, and lends. His offspring is blessed.
Proverbs 12:2A good man shall obtain favor from the LORD, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.
Proverbs 18:9One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.
Proverbs 24:27Prepare your work outside, and get your fields ready. Afterwards, 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 →