Psalms 37:24

Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; for the Lord upholdeth his hand.

Leeser Tanakh

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

23By the Lord are the steps of the righteous man established; and he findeth pleasure in his course [of life].

25I have been young, and I am also grown old: yet have I never seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed seeking for bread.

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Cross References

Psalms 37:17For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the upholder of the righteous is the Lord.

Psalms 91:12Upon [their] hands shall they bear thee, that thou mayest not dash against a stone thy foot.

Psalms 145:14The Lord upholdeth all who are falling, and raiseth up all those who are bowed down.

Proverbs 24:16For though the righteous were to fall seven times, he will rise up again; but the wicked shall stumble into misfortune.

Micah 7:8Rejoice not, O my enemy, over me: though I am fallen, I rise again: though I should sit in darkness, the Lord will be 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 →

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