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Proverbs 24:16
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Proverbs 24:16
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for though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes.
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Proverbs 24:16 in Other Translations
KJV
16
For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
ESV
16
for the righteous falls seven times and rises again, but the wicked stumble in times of calamity.
NLT
16
The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again. But one disaster is enough to overthrow the wicked.
MSG
16
No matter how many times you trip them up, God-loyal people don't stay down long; Soon they're up on their feet, while the wicked end up flat on their faces.
CSB
16
Though a righteous man falls seven times, he will get up, but the wicked will stumble into ruin.
Proverbs 24:16 In-Context
14
Know also that wisdom is like honey for you: If you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.
15
Do not lurk like a thief near the house of the righteous, do not plunder their dwelling place;
16
for though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes.
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Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when they stumble, do not let your heart rejoice,
18
or the LORD will see and disapprove and turn his wrath away from them.
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Job 5:19
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Psalms 34:21
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Psalms 34:19
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Micah 7:8
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