Psalms 37:24
Though he stumble, he shall not fall, for the LORD holds him up with his hand.
World English 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
23A man’s steps are established by the LORD. He delights in his way.
Cross References
Psalms 37:17For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous.
Psalms 91:12They will bear you up in their hands, so that you won’t dash your foot against a stone.
Psalms 145:14The LORD upholds all who fall, and raises up all those who are bowed down.
Proverbs 24:16for a righteous man falls seven times and rises up again, but the wicked are overthrown by calamity.
Micah 7:8Don’t rejoice against me, my enemy. When I fall, I will arise. When I sit in darkness, the LORD will be a light to me.
Luke 22:31The Lord said, “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan asked to have all of you, that he might 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 →