6 occurrences

'Upholds' in the Bible

For the arms of the wicked will be broken,But the Lord upholds and sustains the righteous [who seek Him].

Verse ConceptsBones BrokenSustaining ProvidenceGod SupportingSupport

When he falls, he will not be hurled down,Because the Lord is the One who holds his hand and sustains him.

Verse ConceptsStumblingHelp From GodGod SupportingSupportBeing Overwhelmedoverwhelmed

My soul [my life, my very self] clings to You;Your right hand upholds me.

Verse ConceptsRight Hand Of GodClinging To God

The Lord upholds all those [of His own] who fallAnd raises up all those who are bowed down.

Verse ConceptsAdversityBowingNot StumblingGod Lifting PeopleSupportHelping Those In Need

Those who cause a person to be condemned with a [false] word,And lay a trap for him who upholds justice at the [city] gate,And defraud the one in the right with meaningless arguments.

Verse ConceptsInjustice, Examples OfTrapUncharitablenessBusiness At The GatewayMan Trapping

Bible Theasaurus

Continue (334 instances)
Maintain (89 instances)
Preserve (85 instances)
Uphold (32 instances)
Upholds (13 instances)