Proverbs 24:16

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

Berean Standard Bible, public domain. Read all of Proverbs 24

3 songs meet this passage

  • “I keep falling down, I keep on hitting the ground”

    Try Everything · Shakira

    resonates with Proverbs 24:16

    The proverb's picture of the righteous falling seven times and rising again mirrors the song's resilience, though here the strength is self-generated rather than God-given.

  • “Don't be afraid to slip and fall”

    Red Flag · Billy Talent

    resonates with Proverbs 24:16

    The encouragement to keep going despite failure resonates with the proverb's picture of the righteous rising after every fall.

  • “I'll fall but I'll grow”

    Am I Wrong · Nico & Vinz

    resonates with Proverbs 24:16

    The acceptance of failure as part of growth reflects the proverb's picture of the righteous rising after falling.

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