A good man shows favor, and lends: he will guide his affairs with discretion. Treasury of Scripture good Proverbs 2:20 That you may walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous. Proverbs 12:2 A good man obtains favor of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. Luke 23:50 And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counselor; and he was a good man, and a just: Acts 11:24 For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added to the Lord. Romans 5:7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. sheweth Psalm 37:25,26 I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread... Deuteronomy 15:7-10 If there be among you a poor man of one of your brothers within any of your gates in your land which the LORD your God gives you... Job 31:16-20 If I have withheld the poor from their desire, or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail... Luke 6:35 But love you your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great... he will Proverbs 17:18 A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes surety in the presence of his friend. Proverbs 18:9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster. Proverbs 22:26,27 Be not you one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts... Proverbs 24:27,30-34 Prepare your work without, and make it fit for yourself in the field; and afterwards build your house... Proverbs 27:23-27 Be you diligent to know the state of your flocks, and look well to your herds... John 6:12 When they were filled, he said to his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost. Romans 12:11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; Ephesians 5:15 See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Colossians 4:5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. discretion. Heb. judgement Philippians 1:9 And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;
Context Blessed is He who Fears the Lord
1Praise you the LORD. Blessed is the man that fears the LORD, that delights greatly in his commandments. 2His seed shall be mighty on earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed. 3Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endures for ever. 4To the upright there rises light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. 5A good man shows favor, and lends: he will guide his affairs with discretion. 6Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. 7He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD. 8His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire on his enemies. 9He has dispersed, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honor. 10The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
Well is it with the man that dealeth graciously and lendeth; He shall maintain his cause in judgment.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Acceptable is the man that showeth mercy and lendeth: he shall order his words with judgment:
Darby Bible Translation
It is well with the man that is gracious and lendeth; he will sustain his cause in judgment.
King James Bible
A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
Young's Literal Translation
Good is the man -- gracious and lending, He sustaineth his matters in judgment.
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