Psalms 112:5

In 11 translations

BSB

It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice.

KJV

A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.discretion: Heb. judgment

WEB

It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He will maintain his cause in judgment.

ASV

Well is it with the man that dealeth graciously and lendeth; He shall maintain his cause in judgment.

LSV

The man—good, gracious, and lending, || He sustains his matters in judgment.

YLT

Good [is] the man — gracious and lending, He sustaineth his matters in judgment.

DBY

It is well with the man that is gracious and lendeth; he will sustain his cause in judgment.

DRC111:5

Acceptable is the man that showeth mercy and lendeth: he shall order his words with judgment:

GNV

A good man is mercifull and lendeth, and will measure his affaires by iudgement.

JPS

Well is it with the man that dealeth graciously and lendeth, that ordereth his affairs rightfully.

LXXE111:5

The good man is he that pities and lends: he will direct his affairs with judgment.

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Original-language editions

WLC

טֽוֹב־אִ֭ישׁ חוֹנֵ֣ן וּמַלְוֶ֑ה יְכַלְכֵּ֖ל דְּבָרָ֣יו בְּמִשְׁפָּֽט׃

LXX-Br111:5

Χρηστὸς ἀνὴρ ὁ οἰκτείρων καὶ κιχρῶν, οἰκονομήσει τοὺς λόγους αὐτοῦ ἐν κρίσει,

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• Psalms 37:21The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous are gracious and giving.
• Proverbs 2:20So you will follow in the ways of the good, and keep to the paths of the righteous.
• Ephesians 5:15Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,
• Psalms 37:25–26I once was young and now am old, yet never have I seen the righteous abandoned or their children begging for bread. They are ever generous and quick to lend, and their children are a blessing.
• Proverbs 24:30–34I went past the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of a man lacking judgment. Thorns had grown up everywhere, thistles had covered the ground, and the stone wall was broken down. I observed and took it to heart; I…
• John 6:12And when everyone was full, He said to His disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over, so that nothing will be wasted.”
• Deuteronomy 15:7–10If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother. Instead, you are to…
• Philippians 1:9And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,
• Romans 12:11Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
• Luke 23:50Now there was a Council member named Joseph, a good and righteous man,
• Romans 5:7Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die.
• Luke 6:35But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.
• Proverbs 22:26–27Do not be one who gives pledges, who puts up security for debts. If you have nothing with which to pay, why should your bed be taken from under you?
• Proverbs 17:18A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.
• Proverbs 12:2The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.
• Proverbs 18:9Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.

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