Psalms 112:5
A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
A good man showeth favour, and lendeth,.... Without usury, hoping for nothing again: he pities those that labour under difficulties, for want of a little money; and he generously lends it till they…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
A good man showeth favor - He has the means to show favor to others, or to promote their welfare, and he is disposed to do this. It is the characteristic of a good man - of a heart that is truly pious…
The psalmist begins with a call to us to praise God, but immediately applies himself to praise the people of God; for whatever glory is acknowledged to be on them it comes from God, and must return to…
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