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God Guides Every Step
Commentators emphasize that God's guidance is incredibly detailed. The verse suggests that God 'orders' or 'establishes' not just the major direction of a believer's life, but their individual 'steps'—the daily, ordinary movements and decisions. This provides comfort that God's special providence is at work in every part of our journey, making our path clear step by step.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 37:23
18th Century
Theologian
The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord - Margin, “established.” The word rendered “ordered” means to stand erect; to set u…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 37:23
19th Century
Bishop
The steps. —Compare Proverbs 20:24; Proverbs 16:9, passages which are in favour of a general interpretation here, not c…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 37:20–23
19th Century
Preacher
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. …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 37:23
16th Century
Theologian
The footsteps of a man are directed by Jehovah. Some connect these two ideas: first, that the footsteps of the godly are ordered by the gr…
John Gill
On Psalms 37:23
17th Century
Pastor
The steps of a [good] man are ordered by the Lord
Or "of a man" F23 ; such a man as is blessed of the Lor…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 37:21–33
17th Century
Minister
The Lord our God requires that we act justly and give everyone what they are owed. It is a great sin for those who are able to deny the payment of …