Psalms 37:25
I have been young, and now am old; and I have not seen the just forsaken, nor his seed seeking bread.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
24When he shall fall he shall not be bruised, for the Lord putteth his hand under him.
26He sheweth mercy, and lendeth all the day long; and his seed shall be in blessing.
Cross References
Joshua 1:5No man shall be able to resist you all the days of thy life: as I have been with Moses, so will I be with thee: I will not leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Job 4:7Remember, I pray thee, who ever perished being innocent? or when were the just destroyed?
Job 32:6Then Eliu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said : I am younger in days, and you are more ancient; therefore hanging down my head, I was afraid to shew you my opinion.
Psalms 37:28For the Lord loveth judgment, and will not forsake his saints : they shall be preserved for ever. The unjust shall be punished, and the seed of the wicked shall perish.
Psalms 71:9Cast me not off in the time of old age: when my strength shall fail, do not thou forsake me.
Psalms 94:14For the Lord will not cast off his people: neither will he forsake his own inheritance.
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 →