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


In Context

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

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

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

7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting 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 Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

112:5Acceptable is the man that showeth mercy and lendeth: he shall order his words with judgment:

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 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.