5 Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely,

who conduct their affairs with justice.

6 Surely the righteous will never be shaken;

they will be remembered forever.

7 They will have no fear of bad news;

their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.

8 Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear;

in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.

5 A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: He will guide his affairs with discretion. 6 Surely he shall not be moved for ever: The righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. 7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: His heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord. 8 His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, Until he see his desire upon his enemies.

5 Good comes to those who lend money generously

and conduct their business fairly.

6 Such people will not be overcome by evil.

Those who are righteous will be long remembered.

7 They do not fear bad news;

they confidently trust the Lord to care for them.

8 They are confident and fearless

and can face their foes triumphantly.

5 A good man deals graciously and lends;

He will guide his affairs with discretion.

6 Surely he will never be shaken;

The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance.

7 He will not be afraid of evil tidings;

His heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.

8 His heart is established;

He will not be afraid,

Until he sees his desire upon his enemies.

5 It is good to be merciful and generous.

Those who are fair in their business

6 will never be defeated.

Good people will always be remembered.

7 They won’t be afraid of bad news;

their hearts are steady because they trust the Lord.

8 They are confident and will not be afraid;

they will look down on their enemies.

5 Well is it with the man that dealeth graciously and lendeth;

He shall maintain his cause in judgment.

6 For he shall never be moved;

The righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance.

7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings:

His heart is fixed, trusting in Jehovah.

8 His heart is established, he shall not be afraid,

Until he see his desire upon his adversaries.

5 It is well with the man that is gracious and lendeth; he will sustain his cause in judgment.

6 For he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. 7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is fixed confiding in Jehovah; 8 His heart is maintained, he is not afraid, until he see his desire upon his oppressors.

5 All goes well for the person who is generous and lends willingly. 

He earns an honest living. 

6 He will never fail. 

A righteous person will always be remembered. 

7 He is not afraid of bad news. 

His heart remains secure, full of confidence in the Lord. 

8 His heart is steady, and he is not afraid. 

In the end he will look triumphantly at his enemies. 

5 Good will come to a man who lends generously

and conducts his business fairly.

6 He will never be shaken.

The righteous man will be remembered forever.

7 He will not fear bad news;

his heart is confident, trusting in the Lord.

8 His heart is assured; he will not fear.

In the end he will look in triumph on his foes.

5 It is well with those who deal generously and lend,

who conduct their affairs with justice.

6 For the righteous will never be moved;

they will be remembered forever.

7 They are not afraid of evil tidings;

their hearts are firm, secure in the Lord.

8 Their hearts are steady, they will not be afraid;

in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.

5 It goes well for a man who is gracious and lends,

who conducts his business properly.

6 For he will not be shaken forever;

the righteous will be remembered forever.

7 He is not afraid of bad news;

his heart is steadfast, secure in Yahweh.

8 His heart is sustained; he will not be afraid,

until he looks in triumph on his enemies.

5 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.

6 They will always be secure.

Those who do what is right will be remembered forever.

7 They aren’t afraid when bad news comes.

They stand firm because they trust in the Lord.

8 Their hearts are secure. They aren’t afraid.

In the end they will see their enemies destroyed.

5 It is well with the man who is gracious and lends;

He will maintain his cause in judgment.

6 For he will never be shaken;

The righteous will be remembered forever.

7 He will not fear evil tidings;

His heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.

8 His heart is upheld, he will not fear,

Until he looks with satisfaction on his adversaries.