Psalm 112:5

Old Testament • 8 words with Strong's data

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

Word-by-Word Analysis

A

טוֹב

ṭôwb

H2896

good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good...

720 occurrences View all →
Full Strong's Entry →

אִישׁ

ʼîysh

H376

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

2736 occurrences View all →
Full Strong's Entry →

רָאָה

râʼâh

H7200

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

20 occurrences View all →
Full Strong's Entry →

חֵן

chên

H2580

graciousness, i.e. subjective (kindness, favor) or objective (beauty)

70 occurrences View all →
Full Strong's Entry →
and

נָשָׁה

nâshâh

H5383

to lend or (by reciprocity) borrow on security or interest

4 occurrences View all →
Full Strong's Entry →
he will

נָחָה

nâchâh

H5148

to guide; by implication, to transport (into exile, or as colonists)

23 occurrences View all →
Full Strong's Entry →
his

עֲבִידָה

ʻăbîydâh

H5673

labor or business

8 occurrences View all →
Full Strong's Entry →
with

מְזִמָּה

mᵉzimmâh

H4209

a plan, usually evil (machination), sometimes good (sagacity)

9 occurrences View all →
Full Strong's Entry →

Key Terms in This Verse

lendeth H5383

נָשָׁה nâshâh

to lend or (by reciprocity) borrow on security or interest

Study H5383 →
affairs H5673

עֲבִידָה ʻăbîydâh

labor or business

Study H5673 →
discretion H4209

מְזִמָּה mᵉzimmâh

a plan, usually evil (machination), sometimes good (sagacity)

Study H4209 →
sheweth H7200

רָאָה râʼâh

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

Study H7200 →
guide H5148

נָחָה nâchâh

to guide; by implication, to transport (into exile, or as colonists)

Study H5148 →
favour H2580

חֵן chên

graciousness, i.e. subjective (kindness, favor) or objective (beauty)

Study H2580 →
good H2896

טוֹב ṭôwb

good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good thing, a good man or woman; the good, goo...

Study H2896 →
man H376

אִישׁ ʼîysh

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

Study H376 →

Cross References

Psalm 37:21 cross-reference

The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.

Proverbs 2:20 cross-reference

That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous.

Ephesians 5:15 cross-reference

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,

John 6:12 cross-reference

When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.

Philippians 1:9 cross-reference

And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;

Romans 12:11 cross-reference

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

Luke 23:50 cross-reference

And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and he was a good man, and a just:

Romans 5:7 cross-reference

For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.

Proverbs 12:2 cross-reference

A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

Proverbs 17:18 cross-reference

A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.

Luke 6:35 cross-reference

But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the ev...

Acts 11:24 cross-reference

For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.

Colossians 4:5 cross-reference

Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

Proverbs 24:27 cross-reference

Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.

Proverbs 18:9 cross-reference

He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

Related Passages

Welcome to LOGOS Study

Your complete Bible study toolkit