Psalm 112:5
It is good for the person who lends generously, conducting his affairs with fairness.
Deuteronomy 15:7-10
"If there should be a poor man among your relatives in one of the cities of the land that the LORD your God is about to give you, don't be hard-hearted or tight-fisted toward your poor relative.
Job 31:16-20
"If I refused to grant the desire of the poor or exhausted the eyes of the widow,
Psalm 37:21
The wicked borrow but never pay back; but the righteous are generous and give.
Psalm 37:25-26
I once was young and now I am old, but I have not seen a righteous person forsaken or his descendants begging for bread.
Proverbs 2:20
This is how you will walk in the way of good men and will keep to the paths of the righteous.
Proverbs 12:2
The good person will gain favor from the LORD, but the man who plots evil will be condemned by him.
Proverbs 17:18
A man who lacks sense cosigns a loan, becoming a guarantor for his neighbor.
Proverbs 18:9
Whoever is lazy regarding his work is also a brother to the master of destruction.
Proverbs 22:26-27
Don't be one of those who make promises to guarantee loans for debts.
Proverbs 24:27
First do your outside work, preparing your land for yourself. After that, build your house.
Proverbs 24:30-34
I went by the field belonging to a lazy man, by a vineyard belonging to a senseless person.
Proverbs 27:23-27
Keep well informed of the condition of your flocks and pay attention to your herds,
Luke 6:35
Rather, love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind even to ungrateful and evil people.
Luke 23:50
Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the Council, a good and righteous man
John 6:12
When they were completely satisfied, Jesus told his disciples, "Collect the pieces that are left over so that nothing is wasted."
Acts 11:24
because he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith. And so a large number of people was brought to the Lord.
Romans 5:7
For it is rare for anyone to die for a righteous person, though somebody might be brave enough to die for a good person.
Romans 12:11
Never be lazy in showing such devotion. Be on fire with the Spirit. Serve the Lord.
Ephesians 5:15
So, then, be careful how you live. Do not be unwise but wise,
Philippians 1:9
And this is my prayer, that your love will keep on growing more and more with full knowledge and insight,
Colossians 4:5
Behave wisely toward outsiders, making the best use of your time.