Psalms 37:24
When he falleth, he is not cast down, For Jehovah is sustaining his hand.
Young's Literal Translation
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 Jehovah [are] the steps of a man, They have been prepared, And his way he desireth.
Cross References
Psalms 37:17For the arms of the wicked are shivered, And Jehovah is sustaining the righteous.
Psalms 91:12On the hands they bear thee up, Lest thou smite against a stone thy foot.
Psalms 145:14Jehovah is supporting all who are falling, And raising up all who are bowed down.
Proverbs 24:16For seven [times] doth the righteous fall and rise, And the wicked stumble in evil.
Micah 7:8Thou dost not rejoice over me, O mine enemy, When I have fallen, I have risen, When I sit in darkness Jehovah is a light to me.
Luke 22:31And the Lord said, 'Simon, Simon, lo, the Adversary did ask you for himself to sift as the 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 →