Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The LORD makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; New Living Translation The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. English Standard Version The steps of a man are established by the LORD, when he delights in his way; Berean Standard Bible The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey. King James Bible The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. New King James Version The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, And He delights in his way. New American Standard Bible The steps of a man are established by the LORD, And He delights in his way. NASB 1995 The steps of a man are established by the LORD, And He delights in his way. NASB 1977 The steps of a man are established by the LORD; And He delights in his way. Legacy Standard Bible The footsteps of a man are established by Yahweh, And He delights in his way. Amplified Bible The steps of a [good and righteous] man are directed and established by the LORD, And He delights in his way [and blesses his path]. Christian Standard Bible A person’s steps are established by the LORD, and he takes pleasure in his way. Holman Christian Standard Bible A man’s steps are established by the LORD, and He takes pleasure in his way. American Standard Version A man's goings are established of Jehovah; And he delighteth in his way. Contemporary English Version If you do what the LORD wants, he will make certain each step you take is sure. English Revised Version A man's goings are established of the LORD; and he delighteth in his way. GOD'S WORD® Translation A person's steps are directed by the LORD, and the LORD delights in his way. Good News Translation The LORD guides us in the way we should go and protects those who please him. International Standard Version A man's steps are established by the LORD, and the LORD delights in his way. Majority Standard Bible The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey. NET Bible The LORD grants success to the one whose behavior he finds commendable. New Heart English Bible The steps of a man are established by the LORD, and he delights in his way. Webster's Bible Translation The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. World English Bible A man’s steps are established by Yahweh. He delights in his way. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe steps of a man [are] from YHWH, "" They have been prepared, "" And He desires his way. Young's Literal Translation From Jehovah are the steps of a man, They have been prepared, And his way he desireth. Smith's Literal Translation From Jehovah the steps of a man were prepared, and he will delight in his way. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWith the Lord shall the steps of a man be directed, and he shall like well his way. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible The valiant one whose steps are guided by the LORD, who will delight in his way, New Revised Standard Version Our steps are made firm by the LORD, when he delights in our way; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe steps of a good man are established by the LORD; he sets his course. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The steps of a man are set in order before LORD JEHOVAH and his way is set in order. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917It is of the LORD that a man's goings are established; And He delighted in his way. Brenton Septuagint Translation The steps of a man are rightly ordered by the Lord: and he will take pleasure in his way. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Do Not Envy Those who Do Wrong…22Surely those He blesses will inherit the land, but the cursed will be destroyed. 23The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey. 24Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand.… Cross References Proverbs 16:9 A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Jeremiah 10:23 I know, O LORD, that a man’s way is not his own; no one who walks directs his own steps. Proverbs 20:24 A man’s steps are from the LORD, so how can anyone understand his own way? Job 23:10-11 Yet He knows the way I have taken; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold. / My feet have followed in His tracks; I have kept His way without turning aside. Isaiah 30:21 And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.” Isaiah 48:17 Thus says the LORD your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you for your benefit, who directs you in the way you should go. Proverbs 4:26-27 Make a level path for your feet, and all your ways will be sure. / Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your feet away from evil. Proverbs 16:3 Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved. Isaiah 26:7 The path of the righteous is level; You clear a straight path for the upright. 1 Samuel 2:9 He guards the steps of His faithful ones, but the wicked perish in darkness; for by his own strength shall no man prevail. Psalm 119:133 Order my steps in Your word; let no sin rule over me. Psalm 40:2 He 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. Psalm 18:36 You broaden the path beneath me so that my ankles do not give way. Psalm 121:3 He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber. Treasury of Scripture The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delights in his way. steps Psalm 17:5 Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not. Psalm 85:13 Righteousness shall go before him; and shall set us in the way of his steps. Psalm 119:133 Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me. ordered. Psalm 40:2 He 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. Proverbs 4:26 Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. delighteth Psalm 147:10 He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man. Proverbs 11:1,20 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight… Jeremiah 9:24 But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD. Jump to Previous Delight Delighted Delighteth Delights Desireth Established Establishes Firm Goings Good Makes Ordered Prepared Steps WayJump to Next Delight Delighted Delighteth Delights Desireth Established Establishes Firm Goings Good Makes Ordered Prepared Steps WayPsalm 37 1. David persuades to patience and confidence in God, 12. by the different estate of the godly and the wicked The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD This phrase emphasizes the sovereignty of God in guiding the lives of individuals. The concept of "steps" suggests a journey or path, indicating that God is involved in the day-to-day decisions and directions of a person's life. This aligns with Proverbs 16:9, which states, "In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps." The idea of God ordering steps reflects His omniscience and omnipotence, ensuring that His divine will is accomplished. Historically, this reflects the belief in divine providence, a central theme in the lives of the Israelites, who saw God's hand in their history from the Exodus to the establishment of the kingdom. who takes delight in his journey Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature. In this verse, He is portrayed as the one who orders or establishes the steps of a person. 2. The Man (or Person) Represents any individual who seeks to live a righteous life under God's guidance. The Hebrew word used here, (geber), often refers to a strong or mighty man, emphasizing the potential strength found in following God's path. 3. The Journey Symbolizes the life path or course of an individual. It is not just the destination but the process and experiences along the way that God delights in. Teaching Points Divine GuidanceGod actively participates in the lives of those who seek Him, guiding their steps and ensuring their path aligns with His will. God's Delight in Our Journey The LORD takes pleasure in the journey of the righteous, not just the end result. This encourages believers to focus on the process and growth in their walk with God. Trust in God's Sovereignty Believers are called to trust that God knows the best path for their lives, even when circumstances seem uncertain or challenging. Active Participation in God's Plan While God orders our steps, we are called to actively walk in obedience and faith, participating in His divine plan for our lives. Strength in Righteous Living The use of "geber" suggests that strength and might are found in living a life ordered by God, encouraging believers to find their strength in Him.(23) The steps.--Comp. Proverbs 20:24; Proverbs 16:9, passages which are in favour of a general interpretation here, not confined to the good man. Render, man's steps are established by Jehovah, i.e., all the stability in human conduct comes from His guidance.Verse 23. - The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord; rather, established; i.e. upheld, and made firm. It is not the general superintendence of men's steps and goings by God (Proverbs 16:9; Proverbs 20:24) which is here spoken of; but the special strengthening and supporting of the steps of the pious. The wont גבר must be understood, not of the ordinary man, but of the good man. ("גבר, viri, scilicet justi, et Jova benedicti," Roseumuller). And he delighteth in his way. He "knows" it (Psalm 1:6), and looks upon it with favour, and even "has pleasure" in it (Psalm 35:27). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The stepsמִֽצְעֲדֵי־ (miṣ·‘ă·ḏê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4703: A step, companionship of a man גֶ֥בֶר (ḡe·ḇer) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1397: A valiant man, warrior, a person simply are ordered כּוֹנָ֗נוּ (kō·w·nā·nū) Verb - Pual - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3559: To be erect by the LORD, מֵ֭יְהוָה (Yah·weh) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel and He delights יֶחְפָּֽץ׃ (yeḥ·pāṣ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2654: To incline to, to bend, to be pleased with, desire in his way. וְדַרְכּ֥וֹ (wə·ḏar·kōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action Links Psalm 37:23 NIVPsalm 37:23 NLT Psalm 37:23 ESV Psalm 37:23 NASB Psalm 37:23 KJV Psalm 37:23 BibleApps.com Psalm 37:23 Biblia Paralela Psalm 37:23 Chinese Bible Psalm 37:23 French Bible Psalm 37:23 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 37:23 A man's goings are established by Yahweh (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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