Psalms
“The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.”
Psalms 37:23
Psalms 37:23 (KJV) speaks to God's guidance promise, guidance, and God's plan — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.”
Psalms 32:8“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
Proverbs 3:6“A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.”
Proverbs 16:9“O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles.”
Psalms 43:3“Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.”
Psalms 25:5“For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me.”
Psalms 31:3
Common questions
What does Psalms 37:23 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 37:23 reads: "The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way." The verse speaks to God's guidance promise, guidance, and God's plan. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 37 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 37:23 in the King James Version?
Yes. "The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way." is Psalms 37:23 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 37.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 37:23?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 37:23 include Psalms 32:8, Proverbs 3:6, and Proverbs 16:9. Reading them alongside Psalms 37:23 deepens the theme of God's guidance promise.
How can I pray with Psalms 37:23?
Read Psalms 37:23 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.