Psalms 37:23 kjv — The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.

King James Version

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

— Psalms 37:23, King James Version

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Psalms 37 — Context

20

But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the Lord shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away.

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.

26

He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.

Psalms 37:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 37:23 say?
Psalms 37:23 in the King James Version reads: “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.”
Where is Psalms 37:23 in the Bible?
Psalms 37:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 37, verse 23.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 37:23.
What translation should I read Psalms 37:23 in?
Psalms 37:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 37:23?
Psalms 37:23 reads (KJV): “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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