Psalms 112:5
What does Psalms 112:5 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 112:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Well is it with the man that dealeth graciously and lendeth; He shall maintain his cause in judgment.
KJV
King James Version · 1611A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Well is it with the man that dealeth graciously and lendeth; He shall maintain his cause in judgment.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949All is well for the man who is kind and gives freely to others; he will make good his cause when he is judged.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Good <FI>is<Fi> the man--gracious and lending, He sustaineth his matters in judgment.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Who is as the Lord our God, who dwelleth on high:
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890It is well with the man that is gracious and lendeth; he will sustain his cause in judgment.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Colossians 4:5
Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
- Luke 6:35
But love your enemies, and do them good, and lend, never despairing; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be sons of the Most High: for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.
- Luke 23:50
And behold, a man named Joseph, who was a councillor, a good and righteous man
- Proverbs 22:26
Be thou not one of them that strike hands, Orof them that are sureties for debts.
- Romans 12:11
in diligence not slothful; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
- Psalms 37:21
The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again; But the righteous dealeth graciously, and giveth.
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