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Psalms 112:5 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. "
Psalms 112:5
Verse in Context
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Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
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.
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Psalms 112:1
"Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments."
Psalms 112:2
"His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed."
Psalms 112:3
"Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever."
Psalms 112:4
"Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous."
Psalms 112:6
"Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance."
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