Psalm 37:23-24

23 The ¹steps of a man are ²established by the Lord, when he delights in his way;

24 ³though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, for the Lord ⁴upholds his hand.

Psalm 37:23-24 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 37

\\<<[A Psalm] of David>>\\. This psalm, it is very probable, was written at the same time, and upon the same occasion, with the former; and describes the different states of good and bad men; and is full of exhortations, instructions, and advice to the people of God; intermixed with various encouraging promises. A late learned writer {h} thinks it was written for Mephibosheth's consolation under Ziba's calumny. {h} Delaney's Life of King David, vol. 2. p. 219.

Cross References

• 1. 37:23 Ps. 25:12; 1 Sam. 2:9
• 2. 37:23 Ps. 40:2; 119:5
• 3. 37:24 Prov. 24:16; Mic. 7:8; 2 Cor. 4:9
• 4. 37:24 ver. 17