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Psalm 112:5–9

5 eA good man deals graciously and lends;

He will guide his affairs fwith discretion.

6 Surely he will never be shaken;

gThe righteous will be in everlasting remembrance.

7 hHe will not be afraid of evil tidings;

His heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.

8 His iheart is established;

jHe will not be afraid,

Until he ksees his desire upon his enemies.

9 He has dispersed abroad,

He has given to the poor;

His righteousness endures forever;

His 3horn will be exalted with honor.

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Psalm 112:5–9 — The New International Version (NIV)

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.

Psalm 112:5–9 — English Standard Version (ESV)

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.

Psalm 112:5–9 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

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.

Psalm 112:5–9 — New Living Translation (NLT)

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.

Psalm 112:5–9 — New Century Version (NCV)

It is good to be merciful and generous.

Those who are fair in their business

will never be defeated.

Good people will always be remembered.

They won’t be afraid of bad news;

their hearts are steady because they trust the Lord.

They are confident and will not be afraid;

they will look down on their enemies.

They give freely to the poor.

The things they do are right and will continue forever.

They will be given great honor.

Psalm 112:5–9 — American Standard Version (ASV)

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

He shall maintain his cause in judgment.

For he shall never be moved;

The righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance.

He shall not be afraid of evil tidings:

His heart is fixed, trusting in Jehovah.

His heart is established, he shall not be afraid,

Until he see his desire upon his adversaries.

He hath dispersed, he hath given to the needy;

His righteousness endureth for ever:

His horn shall be exalted with honor.

Psalm 112:5–9 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

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

For 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 confiding in Jehovah; His heart is maintained, he is not afraid, until he see his desire upon his oppressors. He scattereth abroad, he giveth to the needy; his righteousness abideth for ever: his horn shall be exalted with honour.

Psalm 112:5–9 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

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

He earns an honest living. 

He will never fail. 

A righteous person will always be remembered. 

He is not afraid of bad news. 

His heart remains secure, full of confidence in the Lord

His heart is steady, and he is not afraid. 

In the end he will look triumphantly at his enemies. 

He gives freely to poor people. 

His righteousness continues forever. 

His head is raised in honor. 

Psalm 112:5–9 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

Good will come to a man who lends generously

and conducts his business fairly.

He will never be shaken.

The righteous man 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.

Psalm 112:5–9 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

It is well with those who deal generously and lend,

who conduct their affairs with justice.

For the righteous will never be moved;

they will be remembered forever.

They are not afraid of evil tidings;

their hearts are firm, secure in the Lord.

Their hearts are steady, they will not be afraid;

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

They have distributed freely, they have given to the poor;

their righteousness endures forever;

their horn is exalted in honor.

Psalm 112:5–9 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

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.

Psalm 112:5–9 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

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.

They will always be secure.

Those who do what is right will be remembered forever.

They aren’t afraid when bad news comes.

They stand firm because they trust in the Lord.

Their hearts are secure. They aren’t afraid.

In the end they will see their enemies destroyed.

They have spread their gifts around to poor people.

Their good works continue forever.

They will be powerful and honored.

Psalm 112:5–9 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

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

He will maintain his cause in judgment.

For he will never be shaken;

The righteous will be remembered forever.

He will not fear evil tidings;

His heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.

His heart is upheld, he will not fear,

Until he looks with satisfaction on his adversaries.

He has given freely to the poor,

His righteousness endures forever;

His horn will be exalted in honor.


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