Psalms 37:23

23 [The] steps of a man are established by Yahweh, and he takes pleasure in his way.

Psalms 37:23 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 37:23

The steps of a [good] man are ordered by the Lord
Or "of a man" ^F23; such a man as is blessed of the Lord; the steps which he takes in life are ordered by the Lord, both with respect to things temporal and spiritual: his good conduct is not of himself, it is a blessing of the Lord, who directs and keeps the feet of his saints, and inclines them to take such steps, and pursue such methods, which he succeeds and prospers;

and he delighteth in his way;
which he knows and approves of, guides and directs him in; see ( Psalms 1:6 ) .

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FOOTNOTES:

F23 (rbg) "hominis", Pagninus, Montanus

Psalms 37:23 In-Context

21 [The] wicked borrows and does not repay, but [the] righteous [is] gracious and gives.

22 For those blessed [by] him shall possess [the] land, but those cursed [by] him shall be cut off.

23 [The] steps of a man are established by Yahweh, and he takes pleasure in his way.

24 Though he fall, he will not be cast headlong, for Yahweh supports [him with] his hand.

25 I was a youth, but I am [now] old; yet I have not seen [the] righteous forsaken or his children {begging for} bread.