Psalms 37:25

Psalms 37:25 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
• New International Version (NIV)I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread.
• New King James Version (NKJV)I have been young, and now am old; Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, Nor his descendants begging bread.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Once I was young, and now I am old. Yet I have never seen the godly abandoned or their children begging for bread.

Context of Psalms 37:25

23The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in his way; 24though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, for the Lord upholds his hand. I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or his children begging for bread. 26He is ever lending generously, and his children become a blessing. 27Turn away from evil and do good; so shall you dwell forever.

Psalms 37:25 word by word

נַ֤עַר׀ הָיִ֗יתִי גַּם־זָ֫קַ֥נְתִּי וְֽלֹא־רָ֭אִיתִי צַדִּ֣יק נֶעֱזָ֑ב וְ֝זַרְע֗וֹ מְבַקֶּשׁ־לָֽחֶם׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• I have been youngנַ֫עַרna‛ar · youthH5288
• am oldזָקֵןzâqên · be oldH2204
• yet have I not seenרָאָהrâ'âh · to see: seeH7200
• the righteousצַדִּיקtsaddîyq · righteousH6662
• forsakenעָזַב‛âzab · to leave: forsakeH5800
• nor his seedזֶ֫רַעzera‛ · seed: childrenH2233
• beggingבָּקַשׁbâqash · to seekH1245
• breadלֶ֫חֶםlechem · food: breadH3899

Cross-references for Psalms 37:25

• Psalms 71:9Do not cast me off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength is spent.
• Job 32:6And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said: "I am young in years, and you are aged; therefore I was timid and afraid to declare my opinion to you.
• Acts 21:16And some of the disciples from Caesarea went with us, bringing us to the house of Mnason of Cyprus, an early disciple, with whom we should lodge.
• Philemon 1:8Accordingly, though I am bold enough in Christ to command you to do what is required,
• Psalms 37:28For the Lord loves justice; he will not forsake his saints. They are preserved forever, but the children of the wicked shall be cut off.
• Psalms 94:14For the Lord will not forsake his people; he will not abandon his heritage;
• Joshua 1:5No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you.
• 1 Samuel 12:22For the Lord will not forsake his people, for his great name's sake, because it has pleased the Lord to make you a people for himself.
• Isaiah 13:16Their infants will be dashed in pieces before their eyes; their houses will be plundered and their wives ravished.
• 2 Corinthians 4:9persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed;
• Hebrews 12:5And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons? "My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor be weary when reproved by him.
• Hebrews 13:5Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."
• Psalms 25:13His soul shall abide in well-being, and his offspring shall inherit the land.
• Psalms 59:15They wander about for food and growl if they do not get their fill.
• Psalms 109:10May his children wander about and beg, seeking food far from the ruins they inhabit!
• Psalms 112:2His offspring will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.

Commentaries on Psalms 37:25

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 25I have been young, and now am old - I believe this to be literally true in all cases. I am now grey-headed myself; I have traveled in different countries, and have had many opportunities of seeing and conversing with religious people in all situations in life; and I have not, to my knowledge, seen one instance to the contrary. I have seen no righteous man forsaken, nor any children of the righteous begging their bread. God puts this honor upon all that…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 25I have been young - The idea in this whole passage is, “I myself have passed through a long life. I have had an opportunity of observation, wide and extended. When I was a young man, I looked upon the world around me with the views and feelings which belong to that period of existence; when in middle life, I contemplated the state of things with the more calm and sober reflections pertaining to that period, and to the opportunities of wider observation…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 21-33Verses 21-33 The Lord our God requires that we do justly, and render to all their due. It is a great sin for those that are able, to deny the payment of just debts; it is a great misery not to be able to pay them. He that is truly merciful, will be ever merciful. We must leave our sins; learn to do well, and cleave to it. This is true religion. The blessing of God is the spring, sweetness, and security of all earthly enjoyments. And if we are sure of…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 25-26The Lord does not abandon his children or their descendants.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-401-2. The general sentiment of the whole Psalm is expressed. The righteous need not be vexed by the prosperity of the wicked; for it is transient, and their destiny undesirable.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 37:25

• Beggars
• Lending
• Mercy
• Righteous

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Commentaries on Psalms 37

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings