Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
and He takes pleasure in his way.
New American Standard Bible
And He
King James Version
The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.
International Standard Version
A man's steps are established by the LORD, and the LORD delights in his way.
A Conservative Version
A man's goings are established by LORD, and he delights in his way.
American Standard Version
A man's goings are established of Jehovah; And he delighteth in his way.
Amplified
The steps of a [good and righteous] man are directed and established by the Lord,
And He delights in his way [and blesses his path].
Bible in Basic English
The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and he takes delight in his way.
Darby Translation
The steps of a man are established by Jehovah, and he delighteth in his way:
Julia Smith Translation
From Jehovah the steps of a man were prepared, and he will delight in his way.
King James 2000
The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delights in his way.
Lexham Expanded Bible
[The] steps of a man are established by Yahweh, and he takes pleasure in his way.
Modern King James verseion
The steps of a good man are ordered by Jehovah; and He delights in his way.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The LORD ordereth a good man's going, and hath pleasure in his way.
NET Bible
The Lord grants success to the one whose behavior he finds commendable.
New Heart English Bible
The steps of a man are established by the LORD, and he delights in his way.
The Emphasized Bible
From Yahweh, are the steps of a man made firm, When, with his way, he is well pleased:
Webster
The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.
World English Bible
A man's goings are established by Yahweh. He delights in his way.
Youngs Literal Translation
From Jehovah are the steps of a man, They have been prepared, And his way he desireth.
Themes
Delight » What the lord delights in
Delight » Who the lord delights in
The righteous » Saints » Steps of
Topics
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 37:23
Prayers for Psalm 37:23
Verse Info
Context Readings
Instruction In Wisdom
22
but those cursed by Him will be destroyed.
and He takes pleasure in his way.
because the Lord holds his hand.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:9
but the wicked perish in darkness,
for a man does not prevail by his own strength.
Psalm 40:2
out of the muddy clay,
and set my feet on a rock,
making my steps secure.
Psalm 119:133
don’t let any sin dominate me.
Psalm 121:3
your Protector will not slumber.
Psalm 85:13
to prepare the way for His steps.
Psalm 121:8
both now and forever.
Proverbs 4:26
and all your ways will be established.
Proverbs 16:9
but the Lord determines his steps.
Jeremiah 10:23
that a man’s way of life is not his own;
no one who walks determines his own steps.
Job 23:11-12
I have kept to His way
Psalm 17:5
my feet have not slipped.
Psalm 119:5
to keeping Your statutes!
Psalm 147:10-11
He does not value the power
Proverbs 11:1
but an accurate weight is His delight.
Proverbs 11:20
but those with blameless conduct are His delight.
Jeremiah 9:24
that he understands and knows Me
that I am Yahweh, showing faithful love,
justice, and righteousness on the earth,
for I delight in these things.
This is the Lord’s declaration.
Hebrews 13:16
Don’t neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.