Psalms 37:23
A man’s steps are established by the LORD. He delights in his way.
World English 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
22For such as are blessed by him shall inherit the land. Those who are cursed by him shall be cut off.
24Though he stumble, he shall not fall, for the LORD holds him up with his hand.
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:9He will keep the feet of his holy ones, but the wicked will be put to silence in darkness; for no man will prevail by strength.
Job 23:11My foot has held fast to his steps. I have kept his way, and not turned away.
Psalms 40:2He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay. He set my feet on a rock, and gave me a firm place to stand.
Psalms 85:13Righteousness goes before him, and prepares the way for his steps.
Psalms 119:133Establish my footsteps in your word. Don’t let any iniquity have dominion over me.
Psalms 121:8The LORD will keep your going out and your coming in, from this time forward, and forever more.
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 →