New English Translation
Psalms 37:23
23The Lord grants success to the one whose behavior he finds commendable.
Psalms 37:23 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.
- New International Version (NIV)The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him;
- English Standard Version (ESV)The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in his way;
- New King James Version (NKJV)The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, And He delights in his way.
Context of Psalms 37:23
21Evil men borrow, but do not repay their debt, but the godly show compassion and are generous. 22Surely those favored by the Lord will possess the land, but those rejected by him will be wiped out. The Lord grants success to the one whose behavior he finds commendable. 24Even if he trips, he will not fall headlong, for the Lord holds his hand. 25I was once young, now I am old. I have never seen a godly man abandoned, or his children forced to search for food.
Read all of Psalms 37Psalms 37:23 word by word
מֵ֭יְהוָה מִֽצְעֲדֵי־גֶ֥בֶר כּוֹנָ֗נוּ וְדַרְכּ֥וֹ יֶחְפָּֽץ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 37:23
- Psalms 17:5I carefully obey your commands; I do not deviate from them.
- Psalms 85:13Deliverance goes before him, and prepares a pathway for him.
- Psalms 119:133Direct my steps by your word! Do not let any sin dominate me!
- Psalms 121:3May he not allow your foot to slip! May your protector not sleep!
- 1 Samuel 2:9He watches over his holy ones, but the wicked are made speechless in the darkness, for it is not by one’s own strength that one prevails.
- Job 23:11My feet have followed his steps closely; I have kept to his way and have not turned aside.
- Proverbs 16:9A person plans his course, but the Lord directs his steps.
- Jeremiah 10:23Lord, we know that people do not control their own destiny. It is not in their power to determine what will happen to them.
- Psalms 40:2He lifted me out of the watery pit, out of the slimy mud. He placed my feet on a rock and gave me secure footing.
- Proverbs 4:26Make the path for your feet level, so that all your ways may be established.
- Psalms 147:10He is not enamored with the strength of a horse, nor is he impressed by the warrior’s strong legs.
- Proverbs 11:1The Lord abhors dishonest scales, but an accurate weight is his delight.
- Jeremiah 9:24If people want to boast, they should boast about this: They should boast that they understand and know me. They should boast that they know and understand that I, the Lord, act out of faithfulness, fairness, and justice in the earth and that I desire people to do these things,” says the Lord.
- Hebrews 13:16And do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.
Commentaries on Psalms 37:23
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 23The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord - There is nothing for good in the text. גבר geber is the original word, and it properly signifies a strong man, a conqueror or hero; and it appears to be used here to show, that even the most powerful must be supported by the Lord, otherwise their strength and courage will be of little avail. And he delighteth in his way - When his steps are ordered by the Lord, he delighteth in his way, because it is that…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 23The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord - Margin, “established.” The word rendered “ordered” means to stand erect; to set up; to found; to adjust, fit, direct. The idea here is, that all which pertains to the journey of a good man through life is directed, ordered, fitted, or arranged by the Lord. That is, his course of life is under the divine guidance and control. The word “good” has been supplied here by our translators, and there is nothing…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. 23-24The honesty and strength of a godly person's life come from the Lord (see Proverbs 4:12; 14:15; 16:9; 20:24).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 23-2423-24. steps--way, or, "course of life"; as ordered by God, failures will not be permanent.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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