Psalm 17:5
New International Version
My steps have held to your paths; my feet have not stumbled.

New Living Translation
My steps have stayed on your path; I have not wavered from following you.

English Standard Version
My steps have held fast to your paths; my feet have not slipped.

Berean Standard Bible
My steps have held to Your paths; my feet have not slipped.

King James Bible
Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not.

New King James Version
Uphold my steps in Your paths, That my footsteps may not slip.

New American Standard Bible
My steps have held to Your paths. My feet have not slipped.

NASB 1995
My steps have held fast to Your paths. My feet have not slipped.

NASB 1977
My steps have held fast to Thy paths. My feet have not slipped.

Legacy Standard Bible
My steps have held fast to Your paths. My footsteps have not stumbled.

Amplified Bible
My steps have held closely to Your paths; My feet have not staggered.

Christian Standard Bible
My steps are on your paths; my feet have not slipped.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
My steps are on Your paths; my feet have not slipped.

American Standard Version
My steps have held fast to thy paths, My feet have not slipped.

Contemporary English Version
I have followed you, without ever stumbling.

English Revised Version
My steps have held fast to thy paths, my feet have not slipped.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
my steps have remained firmly in your paths. My feet have not slipped.

Good News Translation
I have always walked in your way and have never strayed from it.

International Standard Version
Because my steps have held fast to your paths, my footsteps have not faltered.

Majority Standard Bible
My steps have held to Your paths; my feet have not slipped.

NET Bible
I carefully obey your commands; I do not deviate from them.

New Heart English Bible
My steps have held fast to your paths. My feet have not slipped.

Webster's Bible Translation
Uphold my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not.

World English Bible
My steps have held fast to your paths. My feet have not slipped.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
To uphold my goings in Your paths, "" My steps have not slipped.

Young's Literal Translation
To uphold my goings in Thy paths, My steps have not slidden.

Smith's Literal Translation
Hold up my being straight in thy ways, my steps be not moved.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Perfect thou my goings in thy paths: that my footsteps be not moved.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Perfect my steps in your paths, so that my footsteps may not be disturbed.

New American Bible
My steps have kept to your paths; my feet have not faltered.

New Revised Standard Version
My steps have held fast to your paths; my feet have not slipped.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Thou hast strengthened my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
You have supported my goings in your paths that my steps would not slip.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
My steps have held fast to Thy paths, My feet have not slipped.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Direct my steps in thy paths, that my steps slip not.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Hear My Righteous Plea
4As for the deeds of men—by the word of Your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent. 5My steps have held to Your paths; my feet have not slipped. 6I call on You, O God, for You will answer me. Incline Your ear to me; hear my words.…

Cross References
Proverbs 4:26-27
Make a level path for your feet, and all your ways will be sure. / Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your feet away from evil.

Psalm 119:133
Order my steps in Your word; let no sin rule over me.

Isaiah 26:7
The path of the righteous is level; You clear a straight path for the upright.

Proverbs 16:9
A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.

Psalm 37:23
The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey.

Job 23:11
My feet have followed in His tracks; I have kept His way without turning aside.

Psalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

Psalm 119:101
I have kept my feet from every evil path, that I may keep Your word.

Psalm 18:36
You broaden the path beneath me so that my ankles do not give way.

Psalm 119:9
How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.

1 Peter 2:21
For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps:

1 John 2:6
Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked.

Ephesians 5:15
Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,

Colossians 2:6
Therefore, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in Him,

2 Corinthians 5:7
For we walk by faith, not by sight.


Treasury of Scripture

Hold up my goings in your paths, that my footsteps slip not.

Hold

Psalm 119:116,117,133
Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope…

Psalm 121:3,7
He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber…

1 Samuel 2:9
He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.

that

Psalm 18:36
Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip.

Psalm 38:16
For I said, Hear me, lest otherwise they should rejoice over me: when my foot slippeth, they magnify themselves against me.

Psalm 94:18
When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O LORD, held me up.

slip not [Heb.

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Psalm 17
1. David, in confidence of his integrity, craves defense of God against his enemies
10. He shows their pride, craft, and eagerness
13. He prays against them in confidence of his hope














My steps
The phrase "My steps" in Psalm 17:5 refers to the psalmist's journey through life, both physically and spiritually. In the Hebrew text, the word for "steps" is "ashur," which can denote one's path or course of life. This imagery is often used in the Psalms to represent the direction and decisions one makes. In a conservative Christian perspective, this highlights the importance of walking in righteousness and aligning one's life with God's will. The psalmist seeks divine guidance to ensure that his steps are firm and secure, reflecting a life committed to God's path.

have held fast
The phrase "have held fast" suggests a firm, unwavering commitment. The Hebrew root "tamak" conveys the idea of grasping or holding onto something tightly. This expression indicates the psalmist's determination to adhere to God's ways despite challenges or temptations. In the broader biblical context, holding fast is often associated with faithfulness and perseverance. For believers, this serves as an encouragement to remain steadfast in their faith, trusting that God will provide the strength needed to maintain their course.

to Your paths
"To Your paths" signifies the divine guidance and direction provided by God. The Hebrew word "orach" refers to a well-trodden road or way, symbolizing the established and righteous ways of the Lord. In the biblical narrative, God's paths are often depicted as leading to life, wisdom, and blessing. This phrase underscores the psalmist's desire to follow God's ordained way, seeking His wisdom and instruction. For Christians, it is a reminder to seek God's guidance through prayer and Scripture, ensuring that their lives align with His divine purpose.

my feet have not slipped
The concluding phrase "my feet have not slipped" conveys a sense of stability and security. The Hebrew word "mot" means to totter or waver, and its negation here emphasizes the psalmist's confidence in God's sustaining power. In the ancient Near Eastern context, slipping was often a metaphor for moral or spiritual failure. Thus, the psalmist's declaration is a testament to God's faithfulness in keeping him upright and steadfast. For believers, this assurance is a source of comfort, knowing that reliance on God prevents spiritual faltering and ensures a firm foundation in life's journey.

(5) Hold up.--Not, as in the Authorised Version, imperative, which is directly opposed to the context. The psalmist still asserts his innocence. Render:--

My course kept close in thy tracks,

My footsteps have not wavered.

(Comp. Job 23:11; Psalm 41:12.)

Paths.--Literally, wheel-tracks.

Verse 5. - Hold thou up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not. So De Wette and Rosenmuller; but most recent critics prefer to consider the words as an assertion rather than a prayer, and translate, "My steps have held fast to thy paths: [therefore] my feet have not been moved" (Kay, Hengstenberg, Alexander, Cheyne, 'Speaker's Commentary,' Revised Version).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
My steps
אֲ֭שֻׁרַי (’ă·šu·ray)
Noun - feminine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 838: Step, going

have clung
תָּמֹ֣ךְ (tā·mōḵ)
Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute
Strong's 8551: To sustain, to obtain, keep fast, to help, follow close

to Your paths;
בְּמַעְגְּלוֹתֶ֑יךָ (bə·ma‘·gə·lō·w·ṯe·ḵā)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 4570: An entrenchment, track

my feet
פְעָמָֽי׃ (p̄ə·‘ā·māy)
Noun - feminine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 6471: A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence

have not
בַּל־ (bal-)
Adverb
Strong's 1077: A failure, nothing, not at all, lest

slipped.
נָמ֥וֹטּוּ (nā·mō·wṭ·ṭū)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 4131: To waver, to slip, shake, fall


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