Verse
Psalms 37:25 — I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous…
“I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.”
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The verses around Psalms 37:25.
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.
27Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.
Verse explanation
This is an observation of wisdom based on life experience, the kind that appears in Proverbs; it describes a general pattern that tends to hold true, not an absolute guarantee without exception for every individual case.
From the Psalms 37 study in Bible in Stories.
Psalms 37:25 in other versions
The same verse in the 4 Bible versions we have on the site.
- KJV · King James
I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
Read the chapter in this version → - ARC · Almeida 1911Português
Fui moço, e agora sou velho; mas nunca vi desamparado o justo, nem a sua semente a mendigar o pão.
Read the chapter in this version → - BLIVRE · Bíblia LivrePortuguês
Eu já fui jovem, e já envelheci; mas nunca vi o justo desamparado, nem a sua semente a pedir pão.
Read the chapter in this version → - VBL · Versión Biblia LibreEspañol
Fui joven, y ahora he envejecido, sin embargo nunca he visto a los rectos abandonados o a sus hijos rogando por pan.
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In other languages: Português (Salmos 37:25) · Español (Salmos 37:25)
More verses about finances & provision
- Philippians 4:19But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
- Matthew 6:33But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
- Proverbs 3:9Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:
- Malachi 3:10Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith…
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