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Psalms 37:23

The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.

King James Version

In Context

22For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.

24Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 2:9He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.

Job 23:11My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined.

Psalms 40:2He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.

Psalms 85:13Righteousness shall go before him; and shall set us in the way of his steps.

Psalms 119:133Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

Psalms 121:8The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.

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 →

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