Psalms 37:24

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

Psalms 37:24 Meaning and Commentary

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 not be utterly cast down;
because he is in the arms of everlasting love, and in the hands of Christ Jesus; is on him as the sure foundation, and is kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation, and so shall not perish, but have everlasting life;

for the Lord upholdeth [him with] his hand;
with the right hand of his righteousness, and keeps him from falling finally and totally; see ( Isaiah 41:10 ) ; and (See Gill on Psalms 37:17).

Psalms 37:24 In-Context

22 For [such as are] blessed by him shall inherit the earth; and [they that are] cursed by him shall be cut off.

23 The steps of a [good] man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.

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

25 I have been young, and [now] am old; yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.

26 [He is] ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed [is] blessed.