Psalms 37:24
Psalms 37:24 in Multiple Translations
Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand.
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For Jehovah upholdeth him with his hand.
Even if he has a fall he will not be without help: for the hand of the Lord is supporting him.
Though they may trip up, they will not fall to the ground, for the Lord holds their hand.
Though he fall, hee shall not be cast off: for the Lord putteth vnder his hand.
When he falleth, he is not cast down, For Jehovah is sustaining his hand.
Though he stumble, he shall not fall, for the LORD holds him up with his hand.
Though he should fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.
even if they stumble, they will not fall down, because Yahweh holds them by his hand.
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Psalms 37:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּֽי
יִפֹּ֥ל
לֹֽא
יוּטָ֑ל
כִּֽי
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
סוֹמֵ֥ךְ
יָדֽ/וֹ
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
יִפֹּ֥ל
nâphal
H5307
to fall
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יוּטָ֑ל
ṭûwl
H2904
to cast
V-Hophal-Imperf-3ms
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
סוֹמֵ֥ךְ
çâmak
H5564
to support
V-Qal
יָדֽ/וֹ
yâd
H3027
hand
N-cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 37:24
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
יִפֹּ֥ל
nâphal
H5307
"to fall"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to fall, and it's used in many ways, like falling down, failing, or being defeated. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah. God's people often fell away from Him, but He always offered a way back.
Definition: : fall/drop/fail 1) to fall, lie, be cast down, fail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fall 1a2) to fall (of violent death) 1a3) to fall prostrate, prostrate oneself before 1a4) to fall upon, attack, desert, fall away to, go away to, fall into the hand of 1a5) to fall short, fail, fall out, turn out, result 1a6) to settle, waste away, be offered, be inferior to 1a7) to lie, lie prostrate 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to fall, fell, throw down, knock out, lay prostrate 1b2) to overthrow 1b3) to make the lot fall, assign by lot, apportion by lot 1b4) to let drop, cause to fail (fig.) 1b5) to cause to fall 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to throw or prostrate oneself, throw oneself upon 1c2) to lie prostrate, prostrate oneself 1d) (Pilel) to fall
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: be accepted, cast (down, self, (lots), out), cease, die, divide (by lot), (let) fail, (cause to, let, make, ready to) fall (away, down, -en, -ing), fell(-ing), fugitive, have (inheritance), inferior, be judged (by mistake for H6419 (פָּלַל)), lay (along), (cause to) lie down, light (down), be ([idiom] hast) lost, lying, overthrow, overwhelm, perish, present(-ed, -ing), (make to) rot, slay, smite out, [idiom] surely, throw down. See also: Genesis 2:21; 1 Samuel 17:52; Esther 9:3.
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יוּטָ֑ל
ṭûwl
H2904
"to cast"
V-Hophal-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to throw or cast something away, like when God casts out evil spirits in the Bible. It is used in various forms, such as to hurl or carry away. In the KJV, it is translated as carry away or cast out.
Definition: 1) to hurl, cast 1a) (Pilpel) to throw away, carry away, hurl 1b) (Hiphil) to throw, cast, cast out 1c)(Hophal) 1c1) to be hurled, hurled down 1c2) to be cast, be thrown, be cast out, be thrown down
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: carry away, (utterly) cast (down, forth, out), send out. See also: 1 Samuel 18:11; Jeremiah 22:26; Psalms 37:24.
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
סוֹמֵ֥ךְ
çâmak
H5564
"to support"
V-Qal
To support or lean on something, like a person or object, as seen in the Bible where God upholds his people. It means to hold something up or stand firm. This concept appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to lean, lay, rest, support, put, uphold, lean upon 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lean or lay upon, rest upon, lean against 1a2) to support, uphold, sustain 1b) (Niphal) to support or brace oneself 1c) (Piel) to sustain, refresh, revive
Usage: Occurs in 47 OT verses. KJV: bear up, establish, (up-) hold, lay, lean, lie hard, put, rest self, set self, stand fast, stay (self), sustain. See also: Genesis 27:37; Judges 16:29; Psalms 3:6.
יָדֽ/וֹ
yâd
H3027
"hand"
N-cs | Suff
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
Study Notes — Psalms 37:24
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 37:24 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 37:24
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 37:24
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 37:24
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 37:24
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 37:24
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 37:24
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 37:24
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 37:24
- Sermons on Psalms 37:24
Context — Delight Yourself in the LORD
22Surely those He blesses will inherit the land, but the cursed will be destroyed.
23The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey.
24Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand.
25I once was young and now am old, yet never have I seen the righteous abandoned or their children begging for bread. 26They are ever generous and quick to lend, and their children are a blessing.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 24:16 | For though a righteous man may fall seven times, he still gets up; but the wicked stumble in bad times. |
| 2 | Psalms 145:14 | The LORD upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down. |
| 3 | Psalms 94:18 | If I say, “My foot is slipping,” Your loving devotion, O LORD, supports me. |
| 4 | Micah 7:7–8 | But as for me, I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me. Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will arise; though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light. |
| 5 | John 10:27–30 | My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.” |
| 6 | Luke 22:31–32 | Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” |
| 7 | Psalms 40:2 | He lifted me up from the pit of despair, out of the miry clay; He set my feet upon a rock, and made my footsteps firm. |
| 8 | Psalms 34:19–20 | Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all. He protects all his bones; not one of them will be broken. |
| 9 | Luke 2:34 | Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, |
| 10 | Psalms 37:17 | For the arms of the wicked will be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous. |
Psalms 37:24 Summary
This verse promises that even when we fail or face hard times, God will not let us be overwhelmed because He is holding our hand. This means we can trust in His presence and guidance, even when things seem scary or uncertain. As it says in Jeremiah 29:11, 'For I know the plans that I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.' This gives us the confidence to keep moving forward, knowing that God is with us and will help us through any challenges we face.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'fall' in Psalms 37:24?
To 'fall' in this context means to experience failure, hardship, or difficulties, but as seen in Psalms 37:24, the Lord's presence and guidance prevent the believer from being overwhelmed, as He holds their hand, similar to how He guides and supports us according to Psalms 32:8.
How can I be sure God is holding my hand in times of trouble?
According to Psalms 37:24, when we trust in the Lord and follow His ways, He promises to be with us and guide us, as stated in Isaiah 41:10, where it says 'Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will also help you, I will also uphold you with My righteous right hand.'
What does it mean to be 'overwhelmed' in this verse?
To be 'overwhelmed' means to be completely overcome with troubles, worries, or fears, but as the verse promises, the Lord's presence prevents this from happening, giving us peace and comfort, as seen in Philippians 4:7, which says 'And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.'
How does this verse relate to my everyday life?
This verse reminds us that no matter what challenges we face, God is always with us, holding our hand and guiding us, which gives us the confidence to trust in Him and follow His ways, as stated in Proverbs 3:5-6, where it says 'Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.'
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I felt like I was 'falling' and how did God support me during those times?
- How can I trust in God's presence and guidance in my life, even when I don't feel like He is near?
- What are some ways I can apply the promise of Psalms 37:24 to my current struggles and challenges?
- How can I use this verse to encourage and support others who are going through difficult times?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 37:24
Though he fall,.... Into temptation, and by it into sins, and these very great ones; from a lively and comfortable exercise of grace, and a degree of steadfastness in the doctrine of grace: he shall
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 37:24
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 37:24
Fall; either, 1. Into sin, as this word is used, ; or rather, 2. Into distress or trouble, as . Not be utterly cast down, i.e. not totally nor irrecoverably ruined.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 37:24
Psalms 37:24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth [him with] his hand.Ver. 24. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down] See Proverbs 24:16. If he fall, yet he falleth forward; and if he be cast down, yet be continueth not, Quum ruit non corruit (Vat.); so 2 Corinthians 4:9; as do the wicked, Ezekiel 32:4, whom God casteth into the briers, and there leaveth them. For the Lord upholdeth him with his hand] God’ s hand is still under his; and his goodness lower than they can fall. His supporting grace preserveth them from utter recidivation; his Almighty power, from utter destruction.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 37:24
Verse 24. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down] The original is short and emphatic כי יפל לא יוטל ki yippol, lo yutal, which the Chaldee translates, "Though he should fall into sickness, he shall not die;" for which the reason is given, because the Lord sustains by his hand. Though he may for a time fall under the power of his adversaries, as the Jews have done under the Babylonish captivity, he shall not be forsaken. The right hand of God shall sustain him in his afflictions and distresses; and at last God will give him a happy issue out of them all. Neither the text nor any of the Versions intimate that a falling into sin is meant; but a falling into trouble, difficulty, &c.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 37:24
24. shall not be utterly cast down] Or, shall not lie prostrate. Cp. Proverbs 24:16. upholdeth him with his hand] Better, as R.V. marg., upholdeth his hand. Cp. Psalms 37:17; Isaiah 41:13; Isaiah 51:18.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 37:24
Though he fall - That is, though he is sometimes disappointed; though he is not always successful; though he may be unfortunate - yet this will not be final ruin.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 37:24
24. Fall… cast down—The difference between the two words, or states, is that of temporary loss and of utter ruin.—Hengstenberg. Proverbs 24:16
Sermons on Psalms 37:24
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In Nothing Be Anxious; but in Everything by Prayer by Hans R. Waldvogel | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of learning from our experiences rather than complaining. He encourages the audience to do all things without murmuring and d |
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A Famine of the Soul by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson addresses the spiritual famine affecting many today, emphasizing that it is not a lack of food but a deep hunger for love, peace, and purpose. He highlights hope as |
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Emma's New Muff by D.L. Moody | D.L. Moody shares a touching story about his daughter Emma and her new muff, illustrating the importance of trusting in God's guidance. Despite her initial reluctance to take her f |
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Resurrection: A Living Personal Reality by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of personal experience in the Christian faith, using the story of Elisha and the floating axe head to illustrate that true spiritual po |
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Eternally Secure: Who, How, Why, When? by George H. Alquist Jr. | George H. Alquist Jr. preaches that every individual who has received Jesus Christ as their Savior and placed their faith in Him is eternally secure as a child of God. This securit |
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Joyful Security by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the theme of 'Joyful Security' by highlighting the assurance found in God's promise to uphold us with His right hand of righteousness, especially during ti |
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Our Safety and Security by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes that our safety and security in Christ is not based on our own strength but on God's unwavering support. He illustrates this with the analogy of a mother h |