Psalms 37:23

23 If the LORD is pleased with the way a man lives, he makes his steps secure.

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 Sinful people borrow and don't pay back. But those who are godly give freely to others.

22 The LORD will give the land to those he blesses. But he will cut off those he puts a curse on.

23 If the LORD is pleased with the way a man lives, he makes his steps secure.

24 Even if the man trips, he won't fall. The Lord's hand takes good care of him.

25 I once was young, and now I'm old. But I've never seen godly people deserted. I've never seen their children begging for bread.