God’s Word Translation
Psalms 37:31
31The teachings of his God are in his heart. His feet do not slip.
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
29Righteous people will inherit the land and live there permanently. 30The mouth of the righteous person reflects on wisdom. His tongue speaks what is fair. The teachings of his God are in his heart. His feet do not slip. 32The wicked person watches the righteous person and seeks to kill him. 33But the Lord will not abandon him to the wicked person’s power or condemn him when he is brought to trial.
Read all of Psalms 37Psalms 37:31 word by word
תּוֹרַ֣ת אֱלֹהָ֣יו בְּלִבּ֑וֹ לֹ֖א תִמְעַ֣ד אֲשֻׁרָיו׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 37:31
- Psalms 1:2Rather, he delights in the teachings of the Lord and reflects on his teachings day and night.
- Psalms 40:3He placed a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see this and worship. They will trust the Lord.
- Psalms 119:11I have treasured your promise in my heart so that I may not sin against you.
- Deuteronomy 6:6Take to heart these words that I give you today.
- Deuteronomy 11:18Take these words of mine to heart and keep them in mind. ⌞Write them down,⌟ tie them around your wrist, and wear them as headbands as a reminder.
- Proverbs 4:4they used to teach me and say to me, “Cling to my words wholeheartedly. Obey my commands so that you may live.
- Isaiah 51:7Listen to me, you people who know righteousness, you people who have my teachings in your hearts. Don’t be afraid of being insulted by people. Don’t be discouraged by their ridicule.
- Jeremiah 31:33“But this is the promise that I will make to Israel after those days,” declares the Lord: “I will put my teachings inside them, and I will write those teachings on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people.
- Hebrews 8:10But this is the promise that I will make to Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put my teachings inside them, and I will write those teachings on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people.
- Psalms 37:23A person’s steps are directed by the Lord, and the Lord delights in his way.
- Psalms 121:3He will not let you fall. Your guardian will not fall asleep.
- Psalms 40:2He pulled me out of a horrible pit, out of the mud and clay. He set my feet on a rock and made 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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