Psalms 37:25
I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging their bread.
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
In Context
24Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.
26All the day long he dealeth graciously, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.
Cross References
Joshua 1:5There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee nor forsake thee.
Job 4:7Remember, I pray thee, who ever perished, being innocent? or where were the upright cut off?
Job 32:6And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; wherefore I held back, and durst not shew you mine opinion.
Psalms 37:28For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
Psalms 71:9Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth.
Psalms 94:14For the LORD will not cast off 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 →