PSALM 37:23

“The steps of a good man”

KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)

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

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Psalm 37:23 Translation & Meaning

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The steps מִֽצְעֲדֵי A step; figuratively, companionship steps
of a man גֶ֥בֶר Properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply man
good (No Hebrew definition. English implied.)
are ordered כּוֹנָ֗נוּ Properly, to be erect (i.e., stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, apply), or figurative (appoint, render sure, proper or prosperous) are ordered
by the Lord: מֵ֭יְהוָה (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God Lord
and he delighteth יֶחְפָּֽץ׃ Properly, to incline to; by implication (literally but rarely) to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire delighteth
in his way. וְדַרְכּ֥וֹ A road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb way

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  • 21  The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.

  • 22  For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.

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

  • 24  Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand.

  • 25  I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.



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