It is good for a person\par to be kind and generous.\par It is good for a person\par to be fair in his business.\par
Psalm 37:21 - Easy To Read Version An evil man quickly borrows money\par and never pays it back.\par But a good man gives freely to other people.\par Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: But the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The wicked borrow and pay not again [for they may be unable], but the [uncompromisingly] righteous deal kindly and give [for they are able]. American Standard Version (1901) The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again; But the righteous dealeth graciously, and giveth. Common English Bible The wicked borrow and don’t pay it back, but the righteous are generous and giving. Catholic Public Domain Version Those who render evil for good have dragged me down, because I followed goodness. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version They that render evil for good, have detracted me, because I followed goodness. |
It is good for a person\par to be kind and generous.\par It is good for a person\par to be fair in his business.\par
That person freely gives things\par to poor people.\par And his goodness will continue forever.\par
Poor people are slaves to rich people. The person who borrows is a servant to the person who lends.
But a good leader plans good things to do. And those good things make him a good leader.
Give to every person that asks you. When a person takes something that is yours, don’t ask for it back.
The believers decided that they would all try to help their brothers and sisters who lived in Judea. Each believer planned to send them as much as he could.
I always showed you that you should work like I did and help people that are weak. I taught you to remember the words of the Lord Jesus. Jesus said, ‘You will be happier when you give than when you receive.’”
You know the grace (kindness) of our Lord Jesus Christ. You know that Christ was rich \{with God\}, but for you he became poor. Christ did this so that you could become rich by his becoming poor.
The Lord will open his storehouse where he keeps his rich blessings. The Lord will send rain at the right time for your land. The Lord will bless everything you do. You will have money to lend to many nations. And you will not need to borrow anything from them.
And don’t forget to do good for other people. And share with other people. These are the sacrifices that please God.
God is fair. God will remember all the work you have done. And God will remember that you showed your love to him by helping his people. And God will remember that you continue to help his people.