Psalms 37:24
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; for the LORD upholdeth his hand.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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
23It is of the LORD that a man's goings are established; and He delighted in his way.
Cross References
Psalms 37:17For the arms of the wicked shall be broken; but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
Psalms 91:12They shall bear thee upon their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
Psalms 145:14The LORD upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that are bowed down.
Proverbs 24:16For a righteous man falleth seven times, and riseth up again, but the wicked stumble under adversity.
Micah 7:8Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy; though I am fallen, I shall arise; though I sit in darkness, the LORD is a light unto me.
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 →