King James Version
Psalms 37:31 in the King James Version says “The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide. steps: or, goings” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 37 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide. steps: or, goings”
Psalms 37:31 · KJV
The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.
The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.
The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide. steps: or, goings
The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.
The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“of his God”
H430gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
“is in his heart”
H3820the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
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