Psalms 37:25
I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
Updated King James Version
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In Context
24Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholds him with his hand.
26He is ever merciful, and lends; and his seed is blessed.
Cross References
Joshua 1:5There shall not any man be able to stand before you all the days of your life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with you: I will not fail you, nor forsake you.
Job 4:7Remember, I pray you, who ever perished, being innocent? or where were the righteous cut off?
Job 32:6And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and all of you are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not show you mine opinion.
Psalms 37:28For the LORD loves judgment, and forsakes 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 fails.
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 →