Psalms 37:24
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down, For the LORD holdeth him by the hand.
Noyes Bible
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 the good man are directed by the LORD; He delighteth himself in his way.
Cross References
Psalms 37:17For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, But the LORD will uphold the righteous.
Psalms 91:12They shall bear thee up in their hands, Lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
Psalms 145:14The LORD upholdeth all that fall, And raiseth up all that are bowed down.
Proverbs 24:16For though the righteous fall seven times, yet shall he rise up again; But the wicked shall fall into mischief.
Micah 7:8Rejoice not over me, O my enemy! Though I have fallen, I shall arise; Though I sit in darkness, Jehovah will be my light.
Luke 22:31Simon, Simon, lo! Satan hath asked for 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 →