Psa 112:5-9 | NET2full | STEP | It goes well for the one who generously lends money and conducts his business honestly .

‏ Psalms 112:5-9

5 It goes well for the one ^{▼▼tn Heb “man.”} who generously lends money
and conducts his business honestly. ^{▼▼tn Heb “he sustains his matters with justice.”}
6 For he will never be shaken;
others will always remember one who is just. ^{▼▼tn Heb “for an eternal memorial a just [one] will be.”}
7 He does not fear bad news.
He ^{▼▼tn Heb “his heart,” viewed here as the seat of the volition and emotions (see Ps 108:1).} is confident; he trusts in the Lord.
8 His resolve ^{▼▼tn Heb “his heart,” viewed here as the seat of the volition.} is firm; he will not succumb to fear
before he looks in triumph on his enemies.
9 He generously gives ^{▼▼tn Heb “he scatters, he gives.”} to the needy;
his integrity endures. ^{▼▼tn Heb “stands forever.”}
He will be vindicated and honored. ^{▼▼tn Heb “his horn will be lifted up in honor.” The horn of an ox underlies the metaphor (see Deut 33:17; 1 Kgs 22:11; Ps 92:10). The horn of the wild ox is frequently a metaphor for military strength; the idiom “exalt/lift up the horn” signifies military victory (see 1 Sam 2:10; Pss 89:17, 24; 92:10; Lam 2:17).}