Psalms 37:24
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholds him with his hand.
Updated King James Version
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
23The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and 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 shall bear you up in their hands, lest you dash your foot against a stone.
Psalms 145:14The LORD upholds all that fall, and raises up all those that be bowed down.
Proverbs 24:16For a just man falls seven times, and rises up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
Micah 7:8Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light unto me.
Luke 22:31And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has desired to have you, that he may 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 →