Psalms 37:23
A man's goings are established by the Lord.He delights in his way.
New Heart 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
24Though he stumble, he shall not fall,for the Lord holds him up with his hand.NUN
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:9He will keep the feet of his holy ones,but the wicked shall be put to silence in darkness;for no man shall prevail by strength.
Job 23:11My foot has held fast to his steps.I have kept his way, and not turned aside.
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.Do not let any iniquity have dominion over me.
Psalms 121:8The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in,from this time forth, 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 →