Proverbs 24:16
For though a righteous man may fall seven times, he still gets up; but the wicked stumble in bad times.
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- Psalm 34:19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all.
- Psalm 37:24 Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand.
- Micah 7:8–10 Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will arise; though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light. Because I have sinned against Him, I must endure the rage of the LORD, until He argues my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me into the light; I will see His righteousness. Then my enemy will see and will be covered with shame — she who said to me, “Where is the LORD your God?” My eyes will see her; at that time she will be trampled like mud in the streets.