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Berean Standard Bible

“Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand.”

Psalms 37:24

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Psalms 37 describes how the Lord establishes the steps of a person whose way he delights in. Here David offers a specific comfort for those who fall short along the way.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand.

World English Bible (WEB)

Though he stumble, he shall not fall, for Yahweh holds him up with his hand.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For Jehovah upholdeth him with his hand.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Even if he has a fall he will not be without help: for the hand of the Lord is supporting him.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Cuando cayere, no quedará postrado; porque Jehová sostiene su mano.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Si se tropiezan, no caen, porque el Señor los sostiene con su mano.

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