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Psalms 37:23
23The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him;
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.
- 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.
- New Living Translation (NLT)The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.
Context of Psalms 37:23
21The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously; 22those the Lord blesses will inherit the land, but those he curses will be destroyed. The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; 24though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand. 25I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread.
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 17:5My steps have held to your paths; my feet have not stumbled.
- Psalms 85:13Righteousness goes before him and prepares the way for his steps.
- Psalms 119:133Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.
- Psalms 121:3He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber;
- 1 Samuel 2:9He will guard the feet of his faithful servants, but the wicked will be silenced in the place of darkness. “It is not by strength that one prevails;
- Job 23:11My feet have closely followed his steps; I have kept to his way without turning aside.
- Proverbs 16:9In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.
- Jeremiah 10:23Lord, I know that people’s lives are not their own; it is not for them to direct their steps.
- Psalms 40:2He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.
- Proverbs 4:26Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways.
- Psalms 147:10His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse, nor his delight in the legs of the warrior;
- Proverbs 11:1The Lord detests dishonest scales, but accurate weights find favor with him.
- Jeremiah 9:24but let the one who boasts boast about this: that they have the understanding to know me, that I am the Lord, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight,” declares the Lord.
- Hebrews 13:16And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
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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