Psalms 37:23
The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.
In Context
22Surely those He blesses will inherit the land, but the cursed will be destroyed.
24Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand.
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:9He guards the steps of His faithful ones, but the wicked perish in darkness; for by his own strength shall no man prevail.
Job 23:11My feet have followed in His tracks; I have kept His way without turning aside.
Psalms 40:2He lifted me up from the pit of despair, out of the miry clay; He set my feet upon a rock, and made my footsteps firm.
Psalms 85:13Righteousness will go before Him to prepare the way for His steps.
Psalms 119:133Order my steps in Your word; let no sin rule over me.
Psalms 121:8The LORD will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore.
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 →