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A Fall, Not a Final Failure
Scholars debate whether this "fall" refers to stumbling into sin or facing external troubles like misfortune and calamity. John Calvin and Albert Barnes argue it means hardship, while John Gill and Charles Spurgeon see it as a fall into sin. Matthew Henry suggests it can mean both. Regardless of the cause, the promise is the same: the fall is not final for the righteous.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 37:24
18th Century
Theologian
Though he fall - That is, though he is sometimes disappointed; though he is not always successful; though he may be unfortunate - y…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 37:20–25
19th Century
Preacher
But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the LORD shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away. …
John Calvin
On Psalms 37:24
16th Century
Theologian
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down. This verse has generally been interpreted proverbially, meaning that though the righteo…
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John Gill
On Psalms 37:24
17th Century
Pastor
Though he fall
Into temptation, and by it into sins, and these very great ones; from a lively and comfortable exerci…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 37:21–33
17th Century
Minister
The Lord our God requires that we act justly and give everyone what they are owed. It is a great sin for those who are able to deny the payment of …