Psalm 37:24

Translations

Modern

Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand.

Traditional

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

Literal

Though he falls, he will not be cast down, for YHWH is upholding his hand.

Latin

Cum ceciderit, non collidetur, quia Dominus supponit manum suam.

Original

Hebrew

English

Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand.

Notes

Psalms 37:23–24

The honesty and strength of a godly person's life come from the Lord (see Proverbs 4:12; 14:15; 16:9; 20:24).

Psalms 37:1–40

This psalm addresses the issues raised in Psalm 36:

How should the godly react to evil?
When will the Lord bring justice?
Why does he allow the wicked to harm his creation?

Psalm 37 provides clear answers that reduce the tensions of life (Psalm 37:1–9, 34) and promise that the meek will have a future (Psalm 37:10–11, 39–40).

The contrast between the godly and the wicked highlights the uselessness of foolishness (Psalm 37:12–24, 27–33). The psalmist's personal insights add a human element (Psalm 37:25–26, 35–38). He encourages viewing the land's inheritance with a long-term perspective: The earth belongs to the Lord, who will give it to those he blesses—the humble and godly who trust, hope, and follow him (see Psalm 37:9, 11, 22, 29, 34; see also Isaiah 57:13; Matthew 5:5).

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