Psalms 37:25
I have been young, and now am old; Yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, Nor his offspring begging bread.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
24Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down, For the LORD holdeth him by the hand.
26He is ever merciful and lendeth, And his offspring shall be blessed.
Cross References
Job 4:7Remember, I pray thee, who ever perished being innocent? Or where have the righteous been cut off?
Job 32:6Then spake Elihu, the son of Barachel, the Buzite, and said: I am young, and ye are very old; Therefore I was afraid, And durst not make known to you my opinion.
Psalms 37:28For the LORD loveth righteousness, And forsaketh not his servants; They are preserved for ever; But the posterity of the wicked shall be rooted out.
Psalms 71:9Cast me not off in mine old age; Forsake me not, When my strength faileth!
Psalms 94:14For the LORD will not forsake his people, Nor abandon 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 →