'Holds' in the Bible

Even if he trips, he will not fall headlong, for the Lord holds his hand.

For the Lord holds in his hand a cup full of foaming wine mixed with spices, and pours it out. Surely all the wicked of the earth will slurp it up and drink it to its very last drop."

Yet he is compassionate. He forgives sin and does not destroy. He often holds back his anger, and does not stir up his fury.