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Psalms 37:24

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

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

Psalms 37:24 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 37:24

Theological / Devotional

Though he fall. Perhaps primarily the psalmist is referring to stumbling into misfortune, disappointment, or calamity (see on Ps. 34:19). He may have had in mind also falling into sin. The righteous man is not without sin, but when he makes a mistake he takes immediate steps to rectify the error. “When we are clothed with the righteousness of Christ, we shall have no relish for sin; for Christ will be working with us. We may make mistakes, but we will hate the sin that caused the sufferings of the Son of God”.

Upholdeth him with his hand. Literally, “upholdeth his hand.” God holds his hand, lest he be utterly prostrated when he falls (see Isa. 41:13 ; 43:2).

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