23 A man’s steps are established by the Lord,
and He takes pleasure in his way.(A)
24 Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed,
because the Lord holds his hand.[a](B)

25 I have been young and now I am old,
yet I have not seen the righteous abandoned
or his children begging for bread.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 37:24 Or Lord supports with His hand

23 The Lord makes firm the steps(A)
    of the one who delights(B) in him;
24 though he may stumble, he will not fall,(C)
    for the Lord upholds(D) him with his hand.

25 I was young and now I am old,
    yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken(E)
    or their children begging(F) bread.

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