New King James Version
Psalms 37:23
23The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, And He delights in his way.
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 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 borrows and does not repay, But the righteous shows mercy and gives. 22For those blessed by Him shall inherit the earth, But those cursed by Him shall be cut off. The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, And He delights in his way. 24Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the Lord upholds him with His hand. 25I have been young, and now am old; Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, Nor his descendants begging bread.
Read all of Psalms 37Psalms 37:23 word by word
מֵ֭יְהוָה מִֽצְעֲדֵי־גֶ֥בֶר כּוֹנָ֗נוּ וְדַרְכּ֥וֹ יֶחְפָּֽץ׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 37:23
- Psalms 17:5Uphold my steps in Your paths, That my footsteps may not slip.
- Psalms 85:13Righteousness will go before Him, And shall make His footsteps our pathway.
- Psalms 119:133Direct my steps by Your word, And let no iniquity have dominion over me.
- Psalms 121:3He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber.
- 1 Samuel 2:9He will guard the feet of His saints, But the wicked shall be silent in darkness. “For by strength no man shall prevail.
- Job 23:11My foot has held fast to His steps; I have kept His way and not turned aside.
- Proverbs 16:9A man’s heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps.
- Jeremiah 10:23O Lord, I know the way of man is not in himself; It is not in man who walks to direct his own steps.
- Psalms 40:2He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, Out of the miry clay, And set my feet upon a rock, And established my steps.
- Proverbs 4:26Ponder the path of your feet, And let all your ways be established.
- Psalms 147:10He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man.
- Proverbs 11:1Dishonest scales are an abomination to the Lord, But a just weight is His delight.
- Jeremiah 9:24But let him who glories glory in this, That he understands and knows Me, That I am the Lord, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight,” says the Lord.
- Hebrews 13:16But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well 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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