“A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.”
It is well with those of a generous disposition who conduct their affairs with justice. The blessing extends to those combining generosity and justice ('generous disposition,' 'conduct affairs with justice'). The integration of virtues suggests that true blessing involves both compassion and fairness. This verse emphasizes that the righteous integrate multiple virtues in daily conduct.
Church Fathers on Psalms 112:5
1. I believe, brethren, that you remarked and committed to memory the title of this Psalm. “The conversion,” he says, “of Haggai and Zechariah.” These prophets were not as yet in existence, when these verses were sung.. ..But both, the one within a year after the other, began to prophesy that which seems to pertain to the restoration of the temple, as was foretold so long before.. ..“For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are.” 1 Corinthians 3:17 Whoever therefore…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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