Christian Standard Bible
Psalms 37:31
31The instruction of his God is in his heart; his steps do not falter.
Psalms 37:31 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.
- New International Version (NIV)The law of their God is in their hearts; their feet do not slip.
- English Standard Version (ESV)The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not slip.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The law of his God is in his heart; None of his steps shall slide.
Context of Psalms 37:31
29The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it permanently. 30The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom; his tongue speaks what is just. The instruction of his God is in his heart; his steps do not falter. 32The wicked one lies in wait for the righteous and intends to kill him; 33the Lord will not leave him in the power of the wicked one or allow him to be condemned when he is judged.
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תּוֹרַ֣ת אֱלֹהָ֣יו בְּלִבּ֑וֹ לֹ֖א תִמְעַ֣ד אֲשֻׁרָיו׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 37:31
- Psalms 1:2Instead, his delight is in the Lord’s instruction, and he meditates on it day and night.
- Psalms 40:3He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and they will trust in the Lord.
- Psalms 119:11I have treasured your word in my heart so that I may not sin against you.
- Deuteronomy 6:6These words that I am giving you today are to be in your heart.
- Deuteronomy 11:18“Imprint these words of mine on your hearts and minds, bind them as a sign on your hands, and let them be a symbol on your foreheads.
- Proverbs 4:4he taught me and said, “Your heart must hold on to my words. Keep my commands and live.
- Isaiah 51:7Listen to me, you who know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my instruction: do not fear disgrace by men, and do not be shattered by their taunts.
- Jeremiah 31:33“Instead, this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days” — the Lord’s declaration. “I will put my teaching within them and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people.
- Hebrews 8:10For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put my laws into their minds and write them on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people.
- Psalms 37:23A person’s steps are established by the Lord, and he takes pleasure in his way.
- Psalms 121:3He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber.
- Psalms 40:2He brought me up from a desolate pit, out of the muddy clay, and set my feet on a rock, making my steps secure.
Commentaries on Psalms 37:31
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 31The law of his God is in his heart - The Lord promised that a time should come in which he would make a new covenant with the house of Israel; he would put his laws in their minds, and in their hearts he would write them. This is fulfilled in the case above. None of his steps shall slide - His holy heart always dictates to his eyes, his mouth, his hands, and his feet. The precepts which direct his conduct are not only written in his Bible, but also in his…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 31The law of his God is in his heart - That is, he loves it; he thinks of it; he makes it the inward rule of his conduct: Deuteronomy 6:6; Psalm 40:8 The word “law” here is a general term for the truth of God - for all that he has revealed to guide men. As long as that truth is in the heart; as long as it is the object of love; as long as it is suffered to guide and control us, so long will our words and conduct be right. None of his steps shall slide…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 21-33Verses 21-33 The Lord our God requires that we do justly, and render to all their due. It is a great sin for those that are able, to deny the payment of just debts; it is a great misery not to be able to pay them. He that is truly merciful, will be ever merciful. We must leave our sins; learn to do well, and cleave to it. This is true religion. The blessing of God is the spring, sweetness, and security of all earthly enjoyments. And if we are sure of…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 31The law of his God is in his heart: The godly accept God’s instruction and live by it (see Psalm 119:11; Jeremiah 24:7; 31:31–34).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 30-3130-31. The righteous described as to the elements of character, thought, word, and action.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 37
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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