Psalm 37:21-24

King James Version

²¹The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.

²²For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.

²³The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.

²⁴Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand.

Psalm 37:21-24

New International Version

²¹The wicked borrow and do not repay,
but the righteous give generously;^(A)
²²those the Lord blesses will inherit the land,
but those he curses^(B) will be destroyed.^(C)

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

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Psalm 37:21-24

New King James Version

²¹The wicked borrows and does not repay,
But ^(A)the righteous shows mercy and gives.
²²^(B)For those blessed by Him shall inherit the earth,
But those cursed by Him shall be ^[a]cut off.

²³^(C)The steps of a good man are ^[b]ordered by the Lord,
And He delights in his way.
²⁴^(D)Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down;
For the Lord upholds him with His hand.