Contradiction with Proverbs 28:8
While Psalms 112:5 praises lending with discretion, Proverbs 28:8 warns that those who lend with interest or unjust gain gather it for others who will be kind to the poor.
Proverbs 28:8: He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. [unjust...: Heb. by increase]
Contradiction with Proverbs 22:16
Psalms 112:5 commends good judgment in lending, but Proverbs 22:16 states that oppressing the poor to increase wealth is wrong, seemingly contradicting the notion of sound lending.
Proverbs 22:16: He that oppresseth the poor to increase his [riches, and] he that giveth to the rich, [shall] surely [come] to want.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:42
Psalms 112:5 suggests discretion in lending; however, Matthew 5:42 urges giving to everyone who asks, suggesting a more open-handed approach.
Matthew 5:42: Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
Contradiction with Exodus 22:25
Psalms 112:5 acknowledges fair lending as positive, while Exodus 22:25 emphasizes that lending to the poor should be without interest, highlighting different conditions for lending.
Exodus 22:25: If thou lend money to [any of] my people [that is] poor by thee, thou shalt not be to him as an usurer, neither shalt thou lay upon him usury.
Contradiction with Luke 6:34-35
Psalms 112:5 advocates for discretion in lending, whereas Luke 6:34-35 encourages lending without expecting anything in return, contrasting motivations and outcomes.
Luke 6:34-35: And if ye lend [to them] of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again.