Psalms 37:25
I have been young, and now am old, but I have not seen the good man without help, or his children looking for bread.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
In Context
24Even if he has a fall he will not be without help: for the hand of the Lord is supporting him.
26All the day he is ready to have mercy and to give; his children are a blessing.
Cross References
Joshua 1:5While you are living, all will give way before you: as I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will not take away my help from you or give you up.
Job 4:7Have you ever seen destruction come to an upright man? or when were the god-fearing ever cut off?
Job 32:6And Elihu, the son of Barachel the Buzite, made answer and said, I am young, and you are very old, so I was in fear, and kept myself from putting my knowledge before you.
Psalms 37:28For the Lord is a lover of righteousness, and takes care of his saints; they will be kept safe for ever; but the seed of the evil-doers will be cut off.
Psalms 71:9Do not give me up when I am old; be my help even when my strength is gone.
Psalms 94:14The Lord will not give up his people, or take away his support from his heritage;
Matthew Henry on Psalms 37:22-34
Exhortations and Promises. 21 The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous showeth mercy, and giveth. 22 For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off. 23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord : and he delighteth in his way. 24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand. 25 I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. 26… Read the whole commentary →