Psalm 112:5

New International Reader's Version

Good things will come to those who are willing to lend freely. Good things will come to those who are fair in everything they do.

Cross References

Nehemiah 4:13

So I stationed some people behind the lowest parts of the wall. That’s where our enemies could easily attack us. I stationed the people family by family. They had their swords, spears and bows with them.

Psalm 37:21

Sinful people borrow and don’t pay back. But those who are godly give freely to others.

Proverbs 12:2

The Lord blesses anyone who does good. But he judges anyone who plans to do evil.

Proverbs 17:18

A person who has no sense agrees to pay what other people owe. It isn’t wise to promise to pay other people’s bills.

Proverbs 18:9

Anyone who doesn’t want to work is like someone who destroys.

Proverbs 2:20

You will walk in the ways of good people. You will follow the paths of those who do right.

Proverbs 24:27

Put your outdoor work in order. Get your fields ready. After that, build your house.

Luke 23:50

A man named Joseph was a member of the Jewish Council. He was a good and honest man.

Luke 6:35

But love your enemies. Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then you will receive a lot in return. And you will be children of the Most High God. He is kind to people who are evil and are not thankful.

John 6:12

When all of them had enough to eat, Jesus spoke to his disciples. “Gather the leftover pieces,” he said. “Don’t waste anything.”

Acts 11:24

Barnabas was a good man. He was full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. Large numbers of people came to know the Lord.

Romans 12:11

Stay excited about your faith as you serve the Lord.

Romans 5:7

It is unusual for anyone to die for a godly person. Maybe someone would be willing to die for a good person.

Ephesians 5:15

So be very careful how you live. Do not live like people who aren’t wise. Live like people who are wise.

Philippians 1:9

I pray that your love will grow more and more. And let it be based on knowledge and understanding.

Colossians 4:5

Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders. Make the most of every opportunity.