Psalms 37:23
With the Lord shall the steps of a man be directed, and he shall like well his way.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.
In Context
22For such as bless him shall inherit the land : but such as curse him shall perish.
24When he shall fall he shall not be bruised, for the Lord putteth his hand under him.
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:9He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness, because no man shall prevail by his own strength.
Job 23:11My foot hath followed his steps, I have kept his way, and have not declined from it.
Psalms 40:2With expectation I have waited for the Lord, and he was attentive to me.
Psalms 85:13For the Lord will give goodness: and our earth shall yield her fruit.
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 →