Proverbs 24:16 nasb — For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again, But the wicked stumble in time of calamity.

NASB

"For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again, But the wicked stumble in time of calamity."

— Proverbs 24:16, NASB

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Proverbs 24 — Context

13

My son, eat honey, for it is good, Yes, the honey from the comb is sweet to your taste;

14

Know that wisdom is thus for your soul; If you find it, then there will be a future, And your hope will not be cut off.

15

Do not lie in wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; Do not destroy his resting place;

16

For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again, But the wicked stumble in time of calamity.

17

Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, And do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles;

18

Or the LORD will see it and be displeased, And turn His anger away from him.

19

Do not fret because of evildoers Or be envious of the wicked;

Proverbs 24:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 24:16 say?
Proverbs 24:16 in the NASB reads: “For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again, But the wicked stumble in time of calamity.”
Where is Proverbs 24:16 in the Bible?
Proverbs 24:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 24, verse 16.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 24:16.
What translation should I read Proverbs 24:16 in?
Proverbs 24:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 24:16?
Proverbs 24:16 reads (NASB): “For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again, But the wicked stumble in time of calamity.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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