Psalms 37:23 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

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

Psalms 37:23 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord - Margin, “established.” The word rendered “ordered” means to stand erect; to set up; to found; to adjust, fit, direct. The idea here is, that all...
Psalms 37:23 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(p) The steps of a [good] man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. (p) God prospers the faithful because they walk in his ways with an upright conscience.
Psalms 37:23 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

XXXVII. An acrostic poem. Its object is to teach patience and hope. The pious Jews, the Hasidim of Psalms 4:3 * who observe the Law strictly, are at present poor and oppressed. They are to wait f...
Psalms 37:23 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

good man. Hebrew. geber . App-14. IV ordered . prepared, or made firm.
Psalms 37:23 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

23 The footsteps of a man are directed by Jehovah Some join together these two things, first, that the footsteps of the godly are ordered by the grace of God, since men do not in their own s...
Psalms 37:23 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 565 GOD’S INTEREST IN HIS PEOPLE Psalms 37:23-24 . The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord; and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: fo...
Psalms 37:23 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord - There is nothing for good in the text. גבר geber is the original wor...
Psalms 37:23 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. The steps of a (good) man. The Hebrew х geber ( H1397 )] for 'a man' is literally a hero, a valiant man. So...
Psalms 37:23 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

This is an acrostic Ps., in which the alphabetic arrangement is carried without a break through 22 stanzas of varying length, to which the vv. of the English Bible do not correspond. The contents are...
Psalms 37:23 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

The steps. — Comp. Proverbs 20:24 ; Proverbs 16:9 , passages which are in favour of a general interpretation here, not confined to the good man. Render, man’s steps are established by Jehovah, i...
Psalms 37:23 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 37:1-40 THERE is a natural connection between acrostic structure and didactic tone, as is shown in several instances, and especially in this psalm. The structure is on the whole regular, ea...
Psalms 37:23 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Ways That God Establishes Psalms 37:18-29 God takes pleasure in our lives. In each He is working out a plan. Even our failures do not turn Him away from us, for He keeps fast hold of our hands,...
Psalms 37:23 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

This psalm has as its keynote "Fret not." The underlying problem is the prosperity of evil men. It is an astonishment and a perplexity still, troubling many a tried and trusting heart. The psalmist f...
Psalms 37:23 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

These verses are all so plain, that, as they need no explanation, so an attempt to do it would only enervate their own pure and decisive language. A little with Christ is beyond millions of riches wi...
Psalms 37:23 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

The steps of a [good] man are ordered by the Lord ,.... Or "of a man" w; such a man as is blessed of the Lord; the steps which he takes in life are ordered by the Lord, both with respect to things t...
Psalms 37:23 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

The steps of a [good] man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. Ver. 23. The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord ] Heb. The steps of a man; for good men only are reckoned...
Psalms 37:23 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The steps of a good man Hebrew, of man , namely, of the righteous, or blessed man, mentioned Psalms 37:21-22 ; are ordered by the Lord Or, directed , or disposed , that is, so governed as to...
Psalms 37:23 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Exhortations and Promises. 21 The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous showeth mercy, and giveth....
Psalms 37:23 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Of a good man, or, of that man , to wit, the righteous or blessed man, expressed Psalms 37:21,22 . Ordered, or directed , or disposed , i.e. so governed as to attain the end and happy issue...
Psalms 37:23 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

3). The Reward And Ways Of The Righteous Are Sure And Abiding (Mem to Pe - Psalms 37:23-31 ). The Psalmist goes on to point out God's care for those who are truly His. All their ways are in His h...
Psalms 37:23 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

INTRODUCTION This psalm was probably written by David in his old age, and contains his experience in reference to the providential dealings of God with men. It acknowledges the transient prosperity...
Psalms 37:23 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Psalms 37:23-24 I. The first truth of the text is that God orders, arranges, establishes, the details of His children's lives. II. God is pleased with him who thus lets his steps be ordered. III...
Psalms 37:23 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

It may be, beloved friends, that there is a word of comfort for some of you in this «Psalm of David.» If any of you have been perplexed and worried, and there has been a stern conflict within your sp...
Psalms 37:23 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 37:1 . Fret not thyself, be not angry or irritated, because of evil doers. Let the consummate courtier gain elevation, let the merchant aggrandize his family, and the rich men buy the lan...
Psalms 37:23 - The Biblical Illustrator

The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous showeth mercy, and giveth. The superiority of the righteous to the wicked I. In relation to society. 1. The righteous man here i...
Psalms 37:23 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION THIS is another of the alphabetical psalms (see above, Psalms 9:1-19 ; Psalms 25:1-19 ; and 34.), and, though more free from irregularities than the previous ones, is not altogeth...
Psalms 37:23 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Apparent Good Fortune of the Godless Compared with the Believers' True Happiness. A psalm of David, rightly considered one of the most beautiful written by him, called by Luther the garment of...
Psalms 37:23 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Samuel 2:9 ; Hebrews 13:16 ; Jeremiah 10:23 ; Jeremiah 9:24 ; Job 23:11 ; Job 23:12 ; Proverbs 11:1 ; Proverbs 11:20 ; Proverbs 16:9 ; Proverbs 4:26 ; Psalms 119:133 ; Psalms 121:3 ; P...
Psalms 37:23 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Established — So that he shall not fall into mischief.

Psalms 37:23 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Psalms 37:23 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Psalms 37:23 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 37:23 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Psalms 37:23 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 37:23 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

Psalms 37:23 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Psalms 37:23 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Psalms 37:23 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 37:23 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Psalms 37:23 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 37:23 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Psalms 37:23 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Psalms 37:23 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Psalms 37:23 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Psalms 37:23 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 37:23 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 37:23 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Psalms 37:23 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Psalms 37:23 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 37:23 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Psalms 37:23 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Psalms 37:23 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 37:23 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 37:23 - The Biblical Illustrator

Psalms 37:23 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 37:23 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Psalms 37:23 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalms 37:23 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes