King James Version
Psalms 37:24 in the King James Version says “Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 37 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.”
Psalms 37:24 · KJV
For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.
The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. ordered: or, established
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.
I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed. ever: Heb. all the day
KJV Study — Public Domain
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
“Though he fall”
H5307to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“he shall not be utterly cast down”
H2904to pitch over or reel; hence (transitively) to cast down or out
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
“for the LORD”
H3068(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
“upholdeth”
H5564to prop (literally or figuratively); reflexively, to lean upon or take hold of (in a favorable or unfavorable sense)
“him with his hand”
H3027a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
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