Psalm 112:5

New English Translation

It goes well for the one who generously lends money, and conducts his business honestly.

Cross References

Nehemiah 4:13

So I stationed people at the lower places behind the wall in the exposed places. I stationed the people by families, with their swords, spears, and bows.

Psalm 37:21

Evil men borrow, but do not repay their debt, but the godly show compassion and are generous.

Proverbs 12:2

A good person obtains favor from the Lord, but the Lord condemns a person with wicked schemes.

Proverbs 17:18

The one who lacks wisdom strikes hands in pledge, and puts up financial security for his neighbor.

Proverbs 18:9

The one who is slack in his work is a brother to one who destroys.

Proverbs 2:20

So you will walk in the way of good people, and will keep on the paths of the righteous.

Proverbs 24:27

Establish your work outside and get your fields ready; afterward build your house.

Luke 23:50

Now there was a man named Joseph who was a member of the council, a good and righteous man.

Luke 6:35

But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to ungrateful and evil people.

John 6:12

When they were all satisfied, Jesus said to his disciples, “Gather up the broken pieces that are left over, so that nothing is wasted.”

Acts 11:24

because he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith, and a significant number of people were brought to the Lord.

Romans 12:11

Do not lag in zeal, be enthusiastic in spirit, serve the Lord.

Romans 5:7

(For rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person perhaps someone might possibly dare to die.)

Ephesians 5:15

Therefore be very careful how you live – not as unwise but as wise,

Philippians 1:9

And I pray this, that your love may abound even more and more in knowledge and every kind of insight

Colossians 4:5

Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunities.