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Psalms 112:5
It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely,
from The Blessed Fear of the LORD, Psalms 112:1-10
What it says

It is well with the one who is generous and lends freely and who conducts his affairs with justice.

What it is doing

This verse portrays blessedness as active mercy shaped by fairness.

In context

1Hallelujah! 2His descendants will be mighty in the land; 3Wealth and riches are in his house, 4Light dawns in the darkness for the upright — 5It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, 6Surely he will never be shaken; 7He does not fear bad news; 8His heart is assured; he does not fear, 9He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; 10The wicked man will see and be grieved;