Psalms 37:31
The law of his God is in his heart; he will never make a false step.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.
In Context
30The mouth of the good man says words of wisdom; the talk of his tongue is of righteousness.
32The sinners are watching the upright man, desiring to put him to death.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 11:18So keep these words deep in your heart and in your soul, and have them fixed on your hand for a sign and marked on your brow;
Psalms 1:2But whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and whose mind is on his law day and night.
Psalms 37:23The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and he takes delight in his way.
Psalms 40:8\40:7\Then I said, See, I come; it is recorded of me in the roll of the book,
Psalms 44:18\44:17\All this has come on us, but still we have kept you in our memory; and we have not been false to your word.
Psalms 119:11I have kept your sayings secretly in my heart, so that I might do no sin against you.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 37:22-34
Exhortations and Promises. 21 The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous showeth mercy, and giveth. 22 For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off. 23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord : and he delighteth in his way. 24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand. 25 I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. 26… Read the whole commentary →