²³ The Lord directs the steps of the godly.
    He delights in every detail of their lives.

⁹ We can make our plans,
    but the Lord determines our steps.

²⁶ Mark out a straight path for your feet;
    stay on the safe path.

² He lifted me out of the pit of despair,
    out of the mud and the mire.
He set my feet on solid ground
    and steadied me as I walked along.

⁸ The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go,
    both now and forever.

⁹ “He will protect his faithful ones,
    but the wicked will disappear in darkness.
No one will succeed by strength alone.

¹³ Righteousness goes as a herald before him,
    preparing the way for his steps.

³ He will not let you stumble;
    the one who watches over you will not slumber.