Psalms 37:24
though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down, for Jehovah upholdeth his hand.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.
In Context
23The steps of a man are established by Jehovah, and he delighteth in his way:
Cross References
Psalms 37:17for the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but Jehovah upholdeth the righteous.
Psalms 91:12They shall bear thee up in [their] hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
Psalms 145:14Jehovah upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all that are bowed down.
Proverbs 24:16For the righteous falleth seven times, and riseth up again; but the wicked stumble into disaster.
Micah 7:8Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: though I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, Jehovah shall be a light unto me.
Luke 22:31And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded to have you, to sift [you] as wheat;
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 →