Bible verses for children
A setback need not be the end.
Proverbs 24:16
for a righteous man falls seven times and rises up again, but the wicked are overthrown by calamity.
Proverbs 24:16 · World English Bible Classic (WEB)
In simple words
What does this verse mean?
Falling here pictures being knocked down by trouble. Seven times emphasises repeated setbacks. The proverb encourages confidence that a righteous person can rise again, rather than giving a precise number of failures allowed or saying recovery is always easy.
If a difficult experience interrupts your progress, ask for support with the next manageable step. Starting again may take time and help.
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Who could help you take a next step after a setback?
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Bible context & readings +
Proverbs 24:15–16 warns against attacking the home of the righteous and describes resilience amid calamity. Its first meaning concerns adversity, not a licence to repeat wrongdoing. The surrounding setting helps explain what the falling picture is doing.
Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.A simple prayer +
God, help us find support and courage to begin again after trouble. Amen.
A suggested prayer, written for this guide.