Psalms 37:24 net — Even if he trips, he will not fall headlong, for the LORD holds his hand.

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"Even if he trips, he will not fall headlong, for the LORD holds his hand."

— Psalms 37:24, NET Bible

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KJV
“Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand.”
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ASV
“Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For Jehovah upholdeth him with his hand. ”
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WEB
“Though he stumble, he shall not fall, for Yahweh holds him up with his hand.”
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BBE
“Even if he has a fall he will not be without help: for the hand of the Lord is supporting him.”
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“Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand.”
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Psalms 37 — Context

Evil men borrow, but do not repay their debt, but the godly show compassion and are generous.

Surely those favored by the LORD will possess the land, but those rejected by him will be wiped out.

The LORD grants success to the one whose behavior he finds commendable.

Even if he trips, he will not fall headlong, for the LORD holds his hand.

I was once young, now I am old. I have never seen a godly man abandoned, or his children forced to search for food.

All day long he shows compassion and lends to others, and his children are blessed.

Turn away from evil! Do what is right! Then you will enjoy lasting security.

Psalms 37:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 37:24 say?

Psalms 37:24 in the NET Bible reads: “Even if he trips, he will not fall headlong, for the LORD holds his hand.”

Where is Psalms 37:24 in the Bible?

Psalms 37:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 37, verse 24.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 37:24.

What translation should I read Psalms 37:24 in?

Psalms 37:24 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 Psalms 37:24?

Psalms 37:24 reads (NET): “Even if he trips, he will not fall headlong, for the LORD holds his hand.” 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.

Psalms 37:24 net — Even if he trips, he will not fall headlong, for the LORD holds his hand.

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