Proverbs 24:16

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 24:16

BSB

For though a righteous man may fall seven times, he still gets up; but the wicked stumble in bad times.

AKJV

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

CPDV

For the just one will fall seven times, and he shall rise again. But the impious will fall into evil.

ERV

For a righteous man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked are overthrown by calamity.

NHEB

For the righteous may fall seven times, but rises up again, but the wicked will stumble in adversity.

SMT

For the just one shall fall seven times, and rise: and the unjust shall be weak in evil.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 24:16

ForajustH6662AdjectivemanfallethH5307VerbseventimesH7651NounandrisethupagainH6965VerbbutthewickedH7563AdjectiveshallfallH3782VerbintomischiefH7451

Commentary for Proverbs 24:16

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 24:16

Summary

Righteous recover from setbacks; wicked perish

Event

Just man rises after repeated falls

Estimated Time Period

c. 900 BC