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Psalms 37:23 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Psalms 37:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 37 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. ordered: or, established”
Psalms 37:23 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 37:23
The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD (מִיהוָה מִצְעֲדֵי־גֶבֶר כּוֹנָנוּ, mei-YHWH mitzadei-gever konanu)—the verb kun (established/made firm) appears in the Polal (intensive passive), emphasizing God's active, ongoing establishment of each step. This isn't fatalism but providence: God directs the path of gever (strong man/warrior) who trusts Him. And he delighteth in his way (וּבְדַרְכּוֹ יֶחְפָּץ, uvedarko yechpats)—God's chefets (delight/pleasure) in the righteous man's journey shows covenant relationship, not mere external control.Proverbs 16:9 balances human agency with divine s...
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Cross-References for Psalms 37:23
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“but Yahweh directs his steps.”
“Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.”
“Ponder the path of thy feet”
“but the wicked shall be put to silence in darkness; for no man shall prevail by strength.”
“out of the miry clay. He set my feet on a rock”
“from this time forth”
“And prepares the way for his steps.”
“I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man who walks to direct his steps.”
“He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.”
“He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.”