Psalms 37:24
Though he fall, he shall not be hurled headlong, For, Yahweh, is holding his hand.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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
23From Yahweh, are the steps of a man made firm, When, with his way, he is well pleased:
Cross References
Psalms 37:17For, the arms of the lawless, shall be broken, But Yahweh is upholding the righteous.
Psalms 91:12On hands, will they bear thee up, Lest thou strike, against a stone, thy foot;
Psalms 145:14Yahweh is ready to uphold all who are falling, and to raise all who are laid prostrate.
Proverbs 24:16For, seven times, may the righteous fall and yet arise, but, lawless men, shall stumble into calamity.
Micah 7:8Do not rejoice, O mine enemy, against me, Though I fall, I shall rise again! Though I sit in darkness, Yahweh, is a light to me.
Luke 22:31Simon! Simon! lo! Satan, hath claimed you, to sift 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 →