King James Bible
KJVA good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Psalms 112:5 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Well is it with the man that dealeth graciously and lendeth; He shall maintain his cause in judgment. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Acceptable is the man that showeth mercy and lendeth: he shall order his words with judgment: | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | It is well with the man that is gracious and lendeth; he will sustain his cause in judgment. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Well is it with the man that dealeth graciously and lendeth; he shall maintain his cause in judgment. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | A good man showeth favor, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. | |
World English BibleWEB | It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He will maintain his cause in judgment. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Good is the man — gracious and lending, He sustaineth his matters in judgment. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | A good man shows favor, and lends: he will guide his affairs with discretion. |