Proverbs 24:16
For a righteous man falleth seven times, and riseth up again; But the wicked are overthrown by calamity.
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- Psalm 34:19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous; But Jehovah delivereth him out of them all.
- Psalm 37:24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For Jehovah upholdeth him with his hand.
- Micah 7:8–10 Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, Jehovah will be a light unto me. I will bear the indignation of Jehovah, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me: he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness. Then mine enemy shall see it, and shame shall cover her who said unto me, Where is Jehovah thy God? Mine eyes shall see my desire upon her; now shall she be trodden down as the mire of the streets.