The wicked borrows, but the same again he doth not pay; Whereas the righteous mercy shews, and gives his own away.
Psalm 112:5 - Psalms of David in Metre 1650 (Scottish Psalter) A good man doth his favour shew, and doth to others lend: He with discretion his affairs will guide unto the end. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: He will guide his affairs with discretion. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition It is well with the man who deals generously and lends, who conducts his affairs with justice. [Ps. 37:26; Luke 6:35; Col. 4:5.] American Standard Version (1901) Well is it with the man that dealeth graciously and lendeth; He shall maintain his cause in judgment. Common English Bible Those who lend generously are good people— as are those who conduct their affairs with justice. Catholic Public Domain Version Who is like the Lord, our God, who dwells on high, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Who is as the Lord our God, who dwelleth on high: |
The wicked borrows, but the same again he doth not pay; Whereas the righteous mercy shews, and gives his own away.