Psalms 37:31
The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps slide.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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 righteous uttereth wisdom, and his tongue speaketh justice.
32The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 11:18Therefore shall ye lay up these My words in your heart and in your soul; and ye shall bind them for a sign upon your hand, and they shall be for frontlets between your eyes.
Psalms 1:2But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in His law doth he meditate day and night.
Psalms 37:23It is of the LORD that a man's goings are established; and He delighted in his way.
Psalms 40:8(40-9) I delight to do Thy will, O my God; yea, Thy law is in my inmost parts.'
Psalms 44:18(44-19) Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from Thy path;
Psalms 119:11Thy word have I laid up in my heart, that I might not sin against Thee.
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 →