Psalms 112:5 kjv — A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.

King James Version

"A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion."

— Psalms 112:5, King James Version

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Psalms 112 — Context

2

His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.

3

Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

4

Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.

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.

Psalms 112:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 112:5 say?
Psalms 112:5 in the King James Version reads: “A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.”
Where is Psalms 112:5 in the Bible?
Psalms 112:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 112, verse 5.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 112:5.
What translation should I read Psalms 112:5 in?
Psalms 112:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 112:5?
Psalms 112:5 reads (KJV): “A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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