Psalms 37:25
I haue beene yong, and am olde: yet I sawe neuer the righteous forsaken, nor his seede begging bread.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
In Context
24Though he fall, hee shall not be cast off: for the Lord putteth vnder his hand.
26But hee is euer mercifull and lendeth, and his seede enioyeth the blessing.
Cross References
Joshua 1:5There shall not a man be able to withstande thee all the dayes of thy life: as I was with Moses, so will I be with thee: I will not leaue thee, nor forsake thee.
Job 4:7Remember, I pray thee: who euer perished, being an innocent? or where were the vpright destroyed?
Job 32:6Therefore Elihu the sonne of Barachel, the Buzite answered, and sayd, I am yong in yeres, and ye are ancient: therefore I doubted, and was afraide to shewe you mine opinion.
Psalms 37:28For the Lord loueth iudgement, and forsaketh not his Saintes: they shall be preserued for euermore: but the seede of the wicked shall be cut off.
Psalms 71:9Cast mee not off in the time of age: forsake me not when my strength faileth.
Psalms 94:14Surely the Lord will not faile his people, neither will he 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 →