Psalms 37:23 - Exposition

The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord ; rather, established ; i.e. upheld, and made firm. It is not the general superintendence of men's steps and goings by God ( Proverbs 16:9 ; Proverbs 20:24 ) which is here spoken of; but the special strengthening and supporting of the steps of the pious. The wont גבר must be understood, not of the ordinary man, but of the good man. (" גבר , viri, scilicet justi, et Jova benedicti ," Roseumuller). And he delighteth in his way . He "knows" it ( Psalms 1:6 ), and looks upon it with favour, and even "has pleasure" in it ( Psalms 35:27 ).