Psalm 37:23
 Psalm 37:23 
New International Version (©2011)
The LORD makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him;

New Living Translation (©2007)
The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.

English Standard Version (©2001)
The steps of a man are established by the LORD, when he delights in his way;

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
The steps of a man are established by the LORD, And He delights in his way.

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.

Holman Christian Standard Bible (©2009)
A man's steps are established by the LORD, and He takes pleasure in his way.

International Standard Version (©2012)
A man's steps are established by the LORD, and the LORD delights in his way.

NET Bible (©2006)
The LORD grants success to the one whose behavior he finds commendable.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English (©2010)
The steps of a man are set in order before Lord Jehovah and his way is set in order.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
A person's steps are directed by the LORD, and the LORD delights in his way.

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delights in his way.

American King James Version
The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delights in his way.

American Standard Version
A man's goings are established of Jehovah; And he delighteth in his way.

Douay-Rheims Bible
With the Lord shall the steps of a man be directed, and he shall like well his way.

Darby Bible Translation
The steps of a man are established by Jehovah, and he delighteth in his way:

English Revised Version
A man's goings are established of the LORD; and he delighteth 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 goings are established by Yahweh. He delights in his way.

Young's Literal Translation
From Jehovah are the steps of a man, They have been prepared, And his way he desireth.

Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord,.... Or "of a man" (w); 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;

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Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament

By Jahve (מן, ἀπό, almost equivalent to ὑπό with the passive, as in Job 24:1; Ecclesiastes 12:11, and in a few other passages) are a man's steps made firm, established; not: ordered or directed (lxx, Jerome, κατευθύνεται), which, according to the extant usage of the language, would be הוּכנוּ (passive of הכין, Proverbs 16:9; Jeremiah 10:23; 2 Chronicles 27:6), whereas כּוננוּ, the Pulal of כּונן, is to be understood according to Psalm 40:3. By גּבר is meant man in an emphatic sense (Job 38:3), and in fact in an ethical sense; compare, on the other hand, the expression of the more general saying, "Man proposes, and God disposes," Proverbs 16:9; Proverbs 20:24; Jeremiah 10:23. Psalm 37:23 shows that it is the upright man that is meant in Psalm 37:23: to the way, i.e., course of life, of such an one God turns with pleasure (יחפּץ pausal change of vowel for יחפּץ): supposing he should fall, whether it be a fall arising from misfortune or from error, or both together, he is not prostrated, but Jahve upholds his hand, affords it a firm point of support or fulcrum (cf. תּמך בּ, Psalm 63:9, and frequently), so that he can raise himself again, rise up again.


Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord - Margin, "established." The word rendered "ordered" means to stand erect; to set up; to found; to adjust, fit, direct. The idea here is, that all which pertains to the journey of a good man through life is directed, ordered, fitted, or arranged by the Lord. That is, his course of life is under the divine guidance and control. The word "good" has been supplied here by our translators, and there is nothing corresponding to it in the original. It is simply there, "the steps of man are ordered," etc. Yet there can be no doubt that a good or pious man is particularly referred to, for the connection demands this interpretation. The word "steps" here means his course of life; the way in which he goes.

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Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord - There is nothing for good in the text. גבר geber is the original word, and it properly signifies a strong man, a conqueror or hero; and it appears to be used here to show, that even the most powerful must be supported by the Lord, otherwise their strength and courage will be of little avail.

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Geneva Study Bible

{p} The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.

(p) God prospers the faithful because they walk in his ways with an upright conscience.


Wesley's Notes

37:23 Established - So that he shall not fall into mischief.


King James Translators' Notes

ordered: or, established


Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

23, 24. steps-way, or, "course of life"; as ordered by God, failures will not be permanent.


Psalm 37:23 Parallel Commentaries
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Don't Fret Because of Evildoers
22For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off. 23The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delights in his way. 24Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholds him with his hand. …

1 Samuel 2:9 He will guard the feet of his faithful servants, but the wicked will be silenced in the place of darkness. "It is not by strength that one prevails;
Psalm 7:9 Bring to an end the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure-- you, the righteous God who probes minds and hearts.
Psalm 18:19 He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me.
Psalm 25:12 Who, then, are those who fear the LORD? He will instruct them in the ways they should choose.
Psalm 37:31 The law of their God is in their hearts; their feet do not slip.
Psalm 40:2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.
Psalm 41:11 I know that you are pleased with me, for my enemy does not triumph over me.
Psalm 66:9 he has preserved our lives and kept our feet from slipping.
Psalm 90:17 May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us-- yes, establish the work of our hands.
Psalm 119:5 Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees!
Psalm 147:11 the LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love.
Proverbs 16:9 In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.