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Proverbs 24:16 KJV

For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.

Proverbs 24:16, King James Version

In context

15 Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place:

16 For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.

17 Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

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Cross-references

  • Psalms 37:24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand.
  • Psalms 34:19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.
  • Micah 7:8 Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me.
  • Job 5:19 He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee.
  • 2 Corinthians 4:8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;