Psalms 37:25
Never, from youth to age, have I seen the righteous forsaken, or their children begging bread.
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In Context
24Though they fall, they will not be cast headlong, for the Lord holds their hands.
26They are ever lavishly lending, and their children are fountains of blessing.
Cross References
Joshua 1:5No one will be able to hold their own against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will never fail you nor forsake you.
Psalms 37:28For the Lord loves justice, he does not forsake his friends. The unrighteous will be destroyed forever, and the seed of the wicked will be cut off.
Psalms 71:9Cast me not off in the time of old age; when my strength is spent, forsake me not.
Psalms 94:14For the Lord will not leave his people, he will not forsake his 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 →