Psalm 37:31
New International Version
The law of their God is in their hearts; their feet do not slip.

New Living Translation
They have made God’s law their own, so they will never slip from his path.

English Standard Version
The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not slip.

Berean Standard Bible
The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not falter.

King James Bible
The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.

New King James Version
The law of his God is in his heart; None of his steps shall slide.

New American Standard Bible
The Law of his God is in his heart; His steps do not slip.

NASB 1995
The law of his God is in his heart; His steps do not slip.

NASB 1977
The law of his God is in his heart; His steps do not slip.

Legacy Standard Bible
The law of his God is in his heart; His steps do not slip.

Amplified Bible
The law of his God is in his heart; Not one of his steps will slip.

Christian Standard Bible
The instruction of his God is in his heart; his steps do not falter.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The instruction of his God is in his heart; his steps do not falter.

American Standard Version
The law of his God is in his heart; None of his steps shall slide.

Contemporary English Version
They remember God's teachings, and they never take a wrong step.

English Revised Version
The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The teachings of his God are in his heart. His feet do not slip.

Good News Translation
They keep the law of their God in their hearts and never depart from it.

International Standard Version
The instruction of his God is in his heart; his steps will not slip.

Majority Standard Bible
The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not falter.

NET Bible
The law of their God controls their thinking; their feet do not slip.

New Heart English Bible
The law of his God is in his heart. None of his steps shall slide.

Webster's Bible Translation
The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.

World English Bible
The law of his God is in his heart. None of his steps shall slide.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The law of his God [is] his heart, "" His steps do not slide.

Young's Literal Translation
The law of his God is his heart, His steps do not slide.

Smith's Literal Translation
The law of his God is in his heart, and his goings shall not waver.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The law of his God is in his heart, and his steps shall not be supplanted.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The law of his God is in his heart, and his steps shall not be supplanted.

New American Bible
God’s teaching is in his heart; his steps do not falter.

New Revised Standard Version
The law of their God is in their hearts; their steps do not slip.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The law of God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The Torah of God is in his heart and his steps are unmoved.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The law of his God is in his heart; None of his steps slide.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The law of his God is in his heart; and his steps shall not slide.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Do Not Envy Those who Do Wrong
30The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice. 31The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not falter. 32Though the wicked lie in wait for the righteous, and seek to slay them,…

Cross References
Proverbs 4:4-5
he taught me and said, “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands and you will live. / Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn from them.

Proverbs 6:20-23
My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. / Bind them always upon your heart; tie them around your neck. / When you walk, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you. ...

Proverbs 7:1-3
My son, keep my words and treasure my commandments within you. / Keep my commandments and live; guard my teachings as the apple of your eye. / Tie them to your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart.

Proverbs 10:8
A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin.

Proverbs 22:17-18
Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise—apply your mind to my knowledge— / for it is pleasing when you keep them within you and they are constantly on your lips.

Isaiah 51:7
Listen to Me, you who know what is right, you people with My law in your hearts: Do not fear the scorn of men; do not be broken by their insults.

Deuteronomy 6:6-9
These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. / And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. / Tie them as reminders on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. ...

Joshua 1:8
This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.

Jeremiah 31:33
“But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people.

Hebrews 8:10
For this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their minds and inscribe them on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people.

Romans 10:8
But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming:

Colossians 3:16
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

James 1:21-22
Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls. / Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves.

Matthew 12:34-35
You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. / The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure.

Luke 6:45
The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.


Treasury of Scripture

The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.

law

Psalm 1:2
But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

Psalm 40:3,8
And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD…

Psalm 119:11,98
Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee…

none

Psalm 37:23
The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.

Psalm 121:3
He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.

steps.

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.

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Psalm 37
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The law of his God is in his heart;
This phrase emphasizes the internalization of God's law, suggesting a deep, personal commitment to God's commandments. In the Old Testament, the heart is often seen as the center of one's being, encompassing mind, will, and emotions. This internalization reflects the promise of the New Covenant found in Jeremiah 31:33, where God declares He will put His law within His people and write it on their hearts. This is fulfilled in the New Testament through the work of the Holy Spirit, who indwells believers and guides them in truth (John 16:13). The phrase also echoes Deuteronomy 6:6, where God commands His people to keep His words in their hearts, indicating a life lived in accordance with divine principles.

his steps do not falter.
This part of the verse suggests stability and guidance in one's life journey. The imagery of walking and steps is common in biblical literature, often symbolizing one's conduct or way of life. Psalm 119:105 describes God's word as a lamp to one's feet and a light to one's path, reinforcing the idea that adherence to God's law provides direction and prevents stumbling. In a historical context, the metaphor of walking without faltering would resonate with the Israelites, who often faced literal and spiritual journeys through challenging terrains. This assurance of stability is also seen in Proverbs 3:5-6, where trust in the Lord leads to straight paths. Theologically, this can be seen as a type of Christ, who perfectly walked in God's law and provides believers with the strength to follow His example.

Persons / Places / Events
1. David
The author of Psalm 37, David was the second king of Israel, known for his deep relationship with God and his role as a psalmist. He often wrote about the righteous and the wicked, providing wisdom and guidance for living a godly life.

2. The Righteous
This psalm contrasts the lives of the righteous and the wicked. The righteous are those who follow God's law and live according to His will.

3. The Law of God
Refers to God's commandments and teachings, which are central to the life of the believer. In the Hebrew context, this would be the Torah, the first five books of the Bible.

4. Heart
In Hebrew thought, the heart is the center of one's being, encompassing mind, will, and emotions. It is where God's law should reside for the righteous.

5. Steps
Symbolic of one's life journey and daily actions. The righteous person's steps are guided by God's law, ensuring stability and righteousness.
Teaching Points
Internalization of God's Law
The righteous person internalizes God's law, making it a part of their very being. This internalization is crucial for living a life that pleases God.

Stability in Life's Journey
With God's law in the heart, the believer's steps are stable and secure. This stability comes from a life aligned with God's will and purpose.

Heart as the Center of Obedience
The heart is not just an emotional center but the core of decision-making and obedience. Ensuring God's law is in our heart leads to righteous living.

Consistency in Righteous Living
The righteous do not falter because their lives are consistently guided by God's principles. This consistency is a testimony to others and a source of personal peace.

Practical Application of Scripture
Knowing God's law is not enough; it must be applied in daily life. This application is what keeps the believer's steps from faltering.Verse 31. - The Law of his God is in his heart (camp. Deuteronomy 6:6; Psalm 40:8; Psalm 119:11; Isaiah 51:7). None of his steps shall slide. The two facts are associated as cause and effect. The having the Law of God in his heart prevents his sliding or going astray.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The law
תּוֹרַ֣ת (tō·w·raṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8451: Direction, instruction, law

of his God
אֱלֹהָ֣יו (’ĕ·lō·hāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

is in his heart;
בְּלִבּ֑וֹ (bə·lib·bōw)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre

his steps
אֲשֻׁרָיו׃ (’ă·šu·rāw)
Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 838: Step, going

do not
לֹ֖א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

falter.
תִמְעַ֣ד (ṯim·‘aḏ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 4571: To slip, slide, totter, shake


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