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Psalms 37:24 — Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord…

“Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand.”
Psalms 37:24 · KJV

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The verses around Psalms 37:24.

22For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.

23The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.

24Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand.

25I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.

26He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.

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Verse explanation

Admits that even the righteous can stumble and fall, but guarantees that this fall isn’t final, because God’s hand holds him up before he’s completely laid low.

From the Psalms 37 study in Bible in Stories.

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