Psalms 37:23

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“The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey.”

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BSBPD

“The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“A man’s goings are established of Jehovah; And he delighteth in his way.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“From Jehovah <FI>are<Fi> the steps of a man, They have been prepared, And his way he desireth.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Psalms 37:23 — 19 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 1 Samuel 2:9He guards the steps of His faithful ones, but the wicked perish in darkness; for by his own strength shall no man prevail.
  2. 1 Samuel 29:10Now then, get up early in the morning, along with your master’s servants who came with you, and go as soon as it is light.”
  3. Job 23:11My feet have followed in His tracks; I have kept His way without turning aside.
  4. Psalms 17:5My steps have held to Your paths; my feet have not slipped.
  5. Psalms 40:2He lifted me up from the pit of despair, out of the miry clay; He set my feet upon a rock, and made my footsteps firm.
  6. Psalms 40:3He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.
  7. Psalms 85:13Righteousness will go before Him to prepare the way for His steps.
  8. Psalms 119:5Oh, that my ways were committed to keeping Your statutes!
  9. Psalms 119:133Order my steps in Your word; let no sin rule over me.
  10. Psalms 121:3He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber.
  11. Psalms 121:8The LORD will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore.
  12. Psalms 147:10He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He takes no pleasure in the legpower of the man.
  13. Proverbs 4:26Make a level path for your feet, and all your ways will be sure.
  14. Proverbs 11:1Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight.
  15. Proverbs 11:20The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delight.
  16. Proverbs 16:9A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
  17. Jeremiah 9:24But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth— for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.
  18. Jeremiah 10:23I know, O LORD, that a man’s way is not his own; no one who walks directs his own steps.
  19. Hebrews 13:16And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

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