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24 Though he falls, he shall not be utterly cast down, for the Lord grasps his hand in support and upholds him.

25 I have been young and now am old, yet have I not seen the [uncompromisingly] righteous forsaken or their seed begging bread.

26 All day long they are merciful and deal graciously; they lend, and their offspring are blessed.

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24 though he may stumble, he will not fall,(A)
    for the Lord upholds(B) him with his hand.

25 I was young and now I am old,
    yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken(C)
    or their children begging(D) bread.
26 They are always generous and lend freely;(E)
    their children will be a blessing.[a](F)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 37:26 Or freely; / the names of their children will be used in blessings (see Gen. 48:20); or freely; / others will see that their children are blessed