A good man doth his favour shew, and doth to others lend: He with discretion his affairs will guide unto the end.
Psalm 37:21 - Psalms of David in Metre 1650 (Scottish Psalter) The wicked borrows, but the same again he doth not pay; Whereas the righteous mercy shews, and gives his own away. 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. |
A good man doth his favour shew, and doth to others lend: He with discretion his affairs will guide unto the end.
He hath dispers'd, giv'n to the poor; his righteousness shall be To ages all; with honour shall his horn be raised high.