Psalm 112:5

Good News Translation

Happy is the person who is generous with his loans, who runs his business honestly.

Cross References

Nehemiah 4:13

So I armed the people with swords, spears, and bows, and stationed them by clans behind the wall, wherever it was still unfinished.

Psalm 37:21

The wicked borrow and never pay back, but good people are generous with their gifts.

Proverbs 12:2

The Lord is pleased with good people, but condemns those who plan evil.

Proverbs 17:18

Only someone with no sense would promise to be responsible for someone else's debts.

Proverbs 18:9

A lazy person is as bad as someone who is destructive.

Proverbs 2:20

So you must follow the example of good people and live a righteous life.

Proverbs 24:27

Don't build your house and establish a home until your fields are ready, and you are sure that you can earn a living.

Luke 23:50

There was a man named Joseph from Arimathea, a town in Judea. He was a good and honorable man, who was waiting for the coming of the Kingdom of God. Although he was a member of the Council, he had not agreed with their decision and action.

Luke 6:35

No! Love your enemies and do good to them; lend and expect nothing back. You will then have a great reward, and you will be children of the Most High God. For he is good to the ungrateful and the wicked.

John 6:12

When they were all full, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces left over; let us not waste a bit.”

Acts 11:24

Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and many people were brought to the Lord.

Romans 12:11

Work hard and do not be lazy. Serve the Lord with a heart full of devotion.

Romans 5:7

It is a difficult thing for someone to die for a righteous person. It may even be that someone might dare to die for a good person.

Ephesians 5:15

So be careful how you live. Don't live like ignorant people, but like wise people.

Philippians 1:9

I pray that your love will keep on growing more and more, together with true knowledge and perfect judgment,

Colossians 4:5

Be wise in the way you act toward those who are not believers, making good use of every opportunity you have.