Psalms 37:24
When he shall fall he shall not be bruised, for the Lord putteth his hand under him.
Douay-Rheims 1899
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
23With the Lord shall the steps of a man be directed, and he shall like well his way.
Cross References
Psalms 37:17For the arms of the wicked shall be broken in pieces; but the Lord strengtheneth the just.
Psalms 91:12In their hands they shall bear thee up: lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
Psalms 145:14their oxen fat. There is no breach of wall, nor passage, nor crying out in their streets.
Proverbs 24:16For a just mall shall fall seven times and shall rise again: but the wicked shall fall down into evil.
Micah 7:8Rejoice not, thou, my enemy, over me, because I am fallen: I shall arise, when I sit in darkness, the Lord is my light.
Luke 22:31And the Lord said: Simon, Simon, behold Satan hath desired to have you, that he may 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 →