Proverbs 24:16
For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
Context
This verse from Proverbs Chapter 24 connects to 10 cross-references. Continued 'Words of the Wise' urging courage, diligence, and avoiding evil associates. Additional sayings warn against rejoicing at an enemy's fall, against envy of the wicked, and against partiality in judgment. The sluggard's overgrown field becomes a parable of what …
Other Translations
For a righteous man falleth seven times, and riseth up again; But the wicked are overthrown by calamity.
For seven <FI>times<Fi> doth the righteous fall and rise, And the wicked stumble in evil.
For an upright man, after falling seven times, will get up again: but trouble is the downfall of the evil.
Cross References
David said furthermore, As the Lord liveth, the Lord shall smite him; or his day shall come to die; or …
Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust …
So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then was the king’s wrath pacified.
He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee.
His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down upon his own pate.
Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand.
God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of thy dwelling place, …
A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.