Psalm 37:23

Translations

Modern

The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey.

Traditional

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

Literal

By YHWH the steps of a man are established, and in his way He delights.

Latin

Apud Dominum gressus hominis dirigentur, et viam ejus volet.

Original

Hebrew

English

The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey.

Notes

Psalms 37:23–24

The honesty and strength of a godly person's life come from the Lord (see Proverbs 4:12; 14:15; 16:9; 20:24).

Psalms 37:1–40

This psalm addresses the issues raised in Psalm 36:

How should the godly react to evil?
When will the Lord bring justice?
Why does he allow the wicked to harm his creation?

Psalm 37 provides clear answers that reduce the tensions of life (Psalm 37:1–9, 34) and promise that the meek will have a future (Psalm 37:10–11, 39–40).

The contrast between the godly and the wicked highlights the uselessness of foolishness (Psalm 37:12–24, 27–33). The psalmist's personal insights add a human element (Psalm 37:25–26, 35–38). He encourages viewing the land's inheritance with a long-term perspective: The earth belongs to the Lord, who will give it to those he blesses—the humble and godly who trust, hope, and follow him (see Psalm 37:9, 11, 22, 29, 34; see also Isaiah 57:13; Matthew 5:5).

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My steps have held to Your paths; my feet have not slipped.

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