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Psalms 112:5

A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
Psalms 112:5 · King James Version

In other versions

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

    ASV

  • All is well for the man who is kind and gives freely to others; he will make good his cause when he is judged.

    BBE

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

    DBY

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

    WEB

  • Good `is' the man -- gracious and lending, He sustaineth his matters in judgment.

    YLT

  • A good man shows favour, and lends: he will guide his affairs with discretion.

    ENG

  • A good man showeth favor, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.

    WBT

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

    BSB

In context

3Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

4Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.

5A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.

6Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.

7He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.

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