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Psalm 112:5–9

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5Good will come to a man who lends generously

and conducts his business fairly. b

6He will never be shaken. c

The righteous man will be remembered forever. d

7He will not fear bad news;

his heart is confident, trusting in the Lord. e

8His heart is assured; he will not fear. f

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

9He distributes freely to the poor;

his righteousness endures forever. h

His horn will be exalted in honor. i

Read in Logos
Psalm 112:7: He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the LORD.

Cross references

  1. b112:5 Ps 15:5; 37:26
  2. c112:6 Ps 55:22
  3. d112:6 Pr 10:7
  4. e112:7 Ps 56:4; 57:7; Pr 1:33
  5. f112:8 Ps 27:1; 56:11
  6. g112:8 Ps 54:7; 59:10
  7. h112:9 2Co 9:9
  8. i112:9 Ps 75:10; 89:17

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

It is well with the man who deals generously and lends;

who conducts his affairs with justice.

For the righteous will never be moved;

he will be remembered forever.

He is not afraid of bad news;

his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord.

His heart is steady; he will not be afraid,

until he looks in triumph on his adversaries.

He has distributed freely; he has given to the poor;

his righteousness endures forever;

his horn is exalted in honor.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

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

who conduct their affairs with justice.

Surely the righteous will never be shaken;

they will be remembered forever.

They will have no fear of bad news;

their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.

Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear;

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

They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor,

their righteousness endures forever;

their horn will be lifted high in honor.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Good will come to the one who lends generously

and conducts his business fairly.

He will never be shaken.

The righteous one will be remembered forever.

He will not fear bad news;

his heart is confident, trusting in the Lord.

His heart is assured; he will not fear.

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

He distributes freely to the poor;

his righteousness endures forever.

His horn will be exalted in honor.

NLTNew Living Translation

Good comes to those who lend money generously

and conduct their business fairly.

Such people will not be overcome by evil.

Those who are righteous will be long remembered.

They do not fear bad news;

they confidently trust the Lord to care for them.

They are confident and fearless

and can face their foes triumphantly.

They share freely and give generously to those in need.

Their good deeds will be remembered forever.

They will have influence and honor.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

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

who conducts his business properly.

For he will not be shaken forever;

the righteous will be remembered forever.

He is not afraid of bad news;

his heart is steadfast, secure in Yahweh.

His heart is sustained; he will not be afraid,

until he looks in triumph on his enemies.

He gives lavishly to the needy;

his righteousness endures forever.

His horn rises high in honor.

KJV 1900King James Version

A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth:

He will guide his affairs with discretion.

Surely he shall not be moved for ever:

The righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.

He shall not be afraid of evil tidings:

His heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.

His heart is established, he shall not be afraid,

Until he see his desire upon his enemies.

He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor;

His righteousness endureth for ever;

His horn shall be exalted with honour.