Psalm 37:23

ESV The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in his way;
NIV The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him;
NASB The steps of a man are established by the Lord, And He delights in his way.
CSB A person’s steps are established by the Lord, and he takes pleasure in his way.
NLT The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.
KJV The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.
NKJV The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, And He delights in his way.

What does Psalm 37:23 mean?

The Lord is in control of the life of a righteous man, and the Lord delights in his course of life. Surely, a righteous person may stumble and even fall, but the Lord will protect him (Psalm 37:24). In Psalm 40:2 David writes: "He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure." Much of the advice given in books such as Proverbs emphasizes how following God's instruction is much more likely to result in good outcomes (Proverbs 3:1–2).

God can keep those who submit to Him from sin (1 Corinthians 10:13), and He will accomplish their salvation and sanctification (Jude 1:24–25). If we do stumble, as the apostle Peter did by denying the Lord, the Lord is able to restore us to Himself (1 John 1:9; Psalm 37:24). Also, if we see a believer stumble into sin, we have a duty to restore that believer in a spirit of gentleness. In the process, we should keep a watch on ourselves, lest we too, are tempted (Galatians 6:1).
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