Then I said to the nobles, the rulers and the rest of the people, “The work is extensive and spread out, and we are widely separated from one another on the wall.
Psalm 112:5 - Tree of Life Version Good comes to a man who is gracious and lends. He will order his affairs with fairness. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: He will guide his affairs with discretion. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition It is well with the man who deals generously and lends, who conducts his affairs with justice. [Ps. 37:26; Luke 6:35; Col. 4:5.] American Standard Version (1901) Well is it with the man that dealeth graciously and lendeth; He shall maintain his cause in judgment. Common English Bible Those who lend generously are good people— as are those who conduct their affairs with justice. Catholic Public Domain Version Who is like the Lord, our God, who dwells on high, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Who is as the Lord our God, who dwelleth on high: |
Then I said to the nobles, the rulers and the rest of the people, “The work is extensive and spread out, and we are widely separated from one another on the wall.
The wicked borrows and does not repay, but the righteous is a gracious giver.
A good man obtains favor from Adonai, but He condemns a person with evil schemes.
A man lacking judgment shakes hands on a deal and puts up financial security for his neighbor.
So you will walk in the way of good men and keep to the paths of the righteous.
Finish your outdoor work and get your fields ready. After that, build your house.
Now there was a man named Joseph, a council member, a good and righteous man.
“But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great and you will be sons of Elyon, for He is kind to the ungrateful and evil ones.
When the people were full, Yeshua said to His disciples, “Gather up the leftovers, so nothing is wasted.”
For Barnabas was a good man, full of the Ruach ha-Kodesh and faith. And a large number was added to the Lord.
Do not be lagging in zeal; be fervent in spirit. Keep serving the Lord,
For rarely will anyone die for a righteous man—though perhaps for a good man someone might even dare to die.
So pay close attention to how you walk—not as unwise people but as wise.
Now this I pray, that your love might overflow still more and more in knowledge and depth of discernment,
Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.