Psalm 37:23

The Message

Stalwart walks in step with God; his path blazed by God, he’s happy. If he stumbles, he’s not down for long; God has a grip on his hand.

Cross References

Psalm 121:3

He won’t let you stumble, your Guardian God won’t fall asleep. Not on your life! Israel’s Guardian will never doze or sleep.

Proverbs 11:1

God hates cheating in the marketplace; he loves it when business is aboveboard.

Proverbs 11:20

God can’t stand deceivers, but oh how he relishes integrity.

Proverbs 16:9

We plan the way we want to live, but only God makes us able to live it.

Jeremiah 10:23

I know, God, that mere mortals can’t run their own lives, That men and women don’t have what it takes to take charge of life. So correct us, God, as you see best. Don’t lose your temper. That would be the end of us. Vent your anger on the godless nations, who refuse to acknowledge you, And on the people who won’t pray to you— The very ones who’ve made a meal out of Jacob, yes, made a meal And devoured him whole, people and pastures alike.

Hebrews 13:16

Make sure you don’t take things for granted and go slack in working for the common good; share what you have with others. God takes particular pleasure in acts of worship—a different kind of “sacrifice”—that take place in kitchen and workplace and on the streets.