Proverbia 37:23

Nova Vulgata

MEM. A Domino gressus hominis confirmantur, et viam eius volet.

Parallel Translations

Clementine Latin Vulgate (1592)
Digne eum invenire non possumus : magnus fortitudine, et judicio, et justitia : et enarrari non potest.

Jerome's Latin Vulgate (405)
Intende in adjutorium meum,
Domine Deus salutis me�.]

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

steps: Psalms 17:5, Psalms 85:13, Psalms 119:133, Psalms 121:3, Psalms 121:8, 1 Samuel 2:9, Job 23:11, Job 23:12, Proverbs 16:9, Jeremiah 10:23

ordered: or, established, Psalms 40:2, Proverbs 4:26

delighteth: Psalms 147:10, Proverbs 11:1, Proverbs 11:20, Jeremiah 9:24, Hebrews 13:16

Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 29:10 - General 2 Chronicles 19:11 - the good Psalms 7:9 - but Psalms 18:19 - because Psalms 25:10 - the paths Psalms 25:12 - him Psalms 37:31 - none Psalms 66:9 - suffereth Psalms 94:18 - My foot Proverbs 2:8 - and Proverbs 3:23 - General Proverbs 20:24 - Man's Acts 11:24 - he was 2 Corinthians 1:21 - stablisheth 1 Peter 1:5 - kept

Gill's Notes on the Bible

The steps of a [good] man are ordered by the Lord,.... Or "of a man" w; such a man as is blessed of the Lord; the steps which he takes in life are ordered by the Lord, both with respect to things temporal and spiritual: his good conduct is not of himself, it is a blessing of the Lord, who directs and keeps the feet of his saints, and inclines them to take such steps, and pursue such methods, which he succeeds and prospers;

and he delighteth in his way; which he knows and approves of, guides and directs him in; see Psalms 1:6.

w גבר "hominis", Pagninus, Montanus, &c.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord - Margin, “established.” The word rendered “ordered” means to stand erect; to set up; to found; to adjust, fit, direct. The idea here is, that all which pertains to the journey of a good man through life is directed, ordered, fitted, or arranged by the Lord. That is, his course of life is under the divine guidance and control. The word “good” has been supplied here by our translators, and there is nothing corresponding to it in the original. It is simply there, “the steps of man are ordered,” etc. Yet there can be no doubt that a good or pious man is particularly referred to, for the connection demands this interpretation. The word “steps” here means his course of life; the way in which he goes.

And he delighteth in his way - In his course of life; and, therefore, he blesses him. The general idea is that he is the object of the divine favor, and is under the care of God.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse Psalms 37:23. The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord — There is nothing for good in the text. גבר geber is the original word, and it properly signifies a strong man, a conqueror or hero; and it appears to be used here to show, that even the most powerful must be supported by the Lord, otherwise their strength and courage will be of little avail.

And he delighteth in his way. — When his steps are ordered by the Lord, he delighteth in his way, because it is that into which his own good Spirit has directed him. Or, the man delights in God's way-in the law and testimonies of his Maker.