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23 Our steps[a] are made firm by the Lord
    when he delights in our[b] way;(A)

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Footnotes

  1. 37.23 Heb A man’s steps
  2. 37.23 Heb his

23 The Lord makes firm the steps(A)
    of the one who delights(B) in him;

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The human mind plans the way,
    but the Lord directs the steps.(A)

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In their hearts humans plan their course,
    but the Lord establishes their steps.(A)

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23 I know, O Lord, that the way of humans is not in their control,
    that mortals as they walk cannot direct their steps.(A)

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Jeremiah’s Prayer

23 Lord, I know that people’s lives are not their own;
    it is not for them to direct their steps.(A)

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