Psalm 37:26
βHe is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.β
KJV
Read in Psalm 37Meaning
The righteous is continually gracious and lends, and the next generation is blessed; generosity is praised without requiring reckless lending, enabling abuse, or giving beyond safe limits.
Generosity and sustained steps
Verses 21β26 contrast exploitative borrowing with generosity and portray God establishing and sustaining the steps of those who live faithfully.
Read carefully
The righteous is continually gracious and lends, and the next generation is blessed; generosity is praised without requiring reckless lending, enabling abuse, or giving beyond safe limits.
Reflection
The righteous is continually gracious and lends, and the next generation is blessed; generosity is praised without requiring reckless lending, enabling abuse, or giving beyond safe limits.