5Acceptable is the man that showeth mercy and lendeth: he shall order his words with judgment:


In Context

2 His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the righteous shall be blessed.

3 Glory and wealth shall be in his house: and his justice remaineth for ever and ever.

4 To the righteous a light is risen up in darkness: he is merciful, and compassionate and just.

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

6 because he shall not be moved for ever.

7 The just shall be in everlasting remembrance: he shall not hear the evil hearing. His heart is ready to hope in the Lord:

Psalm 112:5 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

112:5A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

112:5Good will come to him who is generous and lends freely, who conducts his affairs with justice.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

112:5Well is it with the man that dealeth graciously and lendeth; He shall maintain his cause in judgment.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

112:5It is well with the man that is gracious and lendeth; he will sustain his cause in judgment.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

112:5Well is it with the man that dealeth graciously and lendeth; he shall maintain his cause in judgment.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

112:5A good man showeth favor, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

112:5It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He will maintain his cause in judgment.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

112:5Good is the man — gracious and lending, He sustaineth his matters in judgment.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

112:5A good man shows favor, and lends: he will guide his affairs with discretion.