Psalm 112:5

New American Bible - revised edition

It is good for the man gracious in lending, who conducts his affairs with justice.

Cross References

Nehemiah 4:13

for I had said to the nobles, the magistrates, and the rest of the people: “Our work is scattered and extensive, and we are widely separated from one another along the wall;

Psalm 37:21

The wicked one borrows but does not repay; the righteous one is generous and gives.

Proverbs 12:2

A good person wins favor from the Lord, but the schemer he condemns.

Proverbs 17:18

Those without sense give their hands in pledge, becoming surety for their neighbors.

Proverbs 18:9

Those slack in their work are kin to the destroyer.

Proverbs 2:20

Thus you may walk in the way of the good, and keep to the paths of the just.

Proverbs 24:27

Complete your outdoor tasks, and arrange your work in the field; afterward you can build your house.

Luke 23:50

Now there was a virtuous and righteous man named Joseph who, though he was a member of the council,

Luke 6:35

But rather, love your enemies and do good to them, and lend expecting nothing back; then your reward will be great and you will be children of the Most High, for he himself is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked.

John 6:12

When they had had their fill, he said to his disciples, “Gather the fragments left over, so that nothing will be wasted.”

Acts 11:24

for he was a good man, filled with the holy Spirit and faith. And a large number of people was added to the Lord.

Romans 12:11

Do not grow slack in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.

Romans 5:7

Indeed, only with difficulty does one die for a just person, though perhaps for a good person one might even find courage to die.

Ephesians 5:15

Watch carefully then how you live, not as foolish persons but as wise,

Philippians 1:9

And this is my prayer: that your love may increase ever more and more in knowledge and every kind of perception,

Colossians 4:5

Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.