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Psalm 37:23

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

The steps of someone who walks with the Lord are not random: He orders them and delights in that way.

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Psalm 37:23 in context

20But 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. 21The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth. 22For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off. 23The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. 24Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand. 25I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. 26He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.

Israel’s prayer book: songs of trust, lament, thanks and praise, many of them by David.

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