Psalm 37:31
New International Version
The law of their God is in their hearts; their feet do not slip.

New Living Translation
They have made God’s law their own, so they will never slip from his path.

English Standard Version
The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not slip.

Berean Standard Bible
The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not falter.

King James Bible
The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.

New King James Version
The law of his God is in his heart; None of his steps shall slide.

New American Standard Bible
The Law of his God is in his heart; His steps do not slip.

NASB 1995
The law of his God is in his heart; His steps do not slip.

NASB 1977
The law of his God is in his heart; His steps do not slip.

Legacy Standard Bible
The law of his God is in his heart; His steps do not slip.

Amplified Bible
The law of his God is in his heart; Not one of his steps will slip.

Christian Standard Bible
The instruction of his God is in his heart; his steps do not falter.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The instruction of his God is in his heart; his steps do not falter.

American Standard Version
The law of his God is in his heart; None of his steps shall slide.

Contemporary English Version
They remember God's teachings, and they never take a wrong step.

English Revised Version
The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The teachings of his God are in his heart. His feet do not slip.

Good News Translation
They keep the law of their God in their hearts and never depart from it.

International Standard Version
The instruction of his God is in his heart; his steps will not slip.

Majority Standard Bible
The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not falter.

NET Bible
The law of their God controls their thinking; their feet do not slip.

New Heart English Bible
The law of his God is in his heart. None of his steps shall slide.

Webster's Bible Translation
The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.

World English Bible
The law of his God is in his heart. None of his steps shall slide.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The law of his God [is] his heart, "" His steps do not slide.

Young's Literal Translation
The law of his God is his heart, His steps do not slide.

Smith's Literal Translation
The law of his God is in his heart, and his goings shall not waver.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The law of his God is in his heart, and his steps shall not be supplanted.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The law of his God is in his heart, and his steps shall not be supplanted.

New American Bible
God’s teaching is in his heart; his steps do not falter.

New Revised Standard Version
The law of their God is in their hearts; their steps do not slip.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The law of God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The Torah of God is in his heart and his steps are unmoved.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The law of his God is in his heart; None of his steps slide.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The law of his God is in his heart; and his steps shall not slide.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Do Not Envy Those who Do Wrong
30The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice. 31The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not falter. 32Though the wicked lie in wait for the righteous, and seek to slay them,…

Cross References
Proverbs 4:4-5
he taught me and said, “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands and you will live. / Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn from them.

Proverbs 6:20-23
My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. / Bind them always upon your heart; tie them around your neck. / When you walk, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you. ...

Proverbs 7:1-3
My son, keep my words and treasure my commandments within you. / Keep my commandments and live; guard my teachings as the apple of your eye. / Tie them to your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart.

Proverbs 10:8
A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin.

Proverbs 22:17-18
Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise—apply your mind to my knowledge— / for it is pleasing when you keep them within you and they are constantly on your lips.

Isaiah 51:7
Listen to Me, you who know what is right, you people with My law in your hearts: Do not fear the scorn of men; do not be broken by their insults.

Deuteronomy 6:6-9
These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. / And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. / Tie them as reminders on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. ...

Joshua 1:8
This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.

Jeremiah 31:33
“But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people.

Hebrews 8:10
For this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their minds and inscribe them on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people.

Romans 10:8
But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming:

Colossians 3:16
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

James 1:21-22
Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls. / Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves.

Matthew 12:34-35
You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. / The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure.

Luke 6:45
The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.


Treasury of Scripture

The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.

law

Psalm 1:2
But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

Psalm 40:3,8
And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD…

Psalm 119:11,98
Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee…

none

Psalm 37:23
The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.

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

steps.

Psalm 40:2
He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.

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The law of his God
This phrase emphasizes the centrality of God's law in the life of the righteous. The Hebrew word for "law" is "Torah," which signifies instruction or teaching. In the context of ancient Israel, the Torah was not merely a set of rules but a comprehensive guide for living a life pleasing to God. It encompassed moral, ceremonial, and civil laws, reflecting God's character and will. The phrase underscores the importance of internalizing God's commandments, suggesting that the righteous person is deeply committed to understanding and living by God's instructions. Historically, the Torah was revered as the foundation of Jewish life and identity, and its teachings were diligently studied and memorized.

is in his heart
The heart, in Hebrew thought, is the center of one's being, encompassing mind, will, and emotions. The phrase indicates that the law of God is not just an external set of rules but is internalized and cherished. It suggests a deep, personal relationship with God's word, where the individual meditates on it and allows it to shape their thoughts and actions. This internalization is crucial for living a life of integrity and righteousness. The heart as the seat of moral and spiritual life is a recurring theme in Scripture, emphasizing that true obedience to God comes from within, not merely from outward compliance.

his steps
This phrase refers to the actions and decisions of the righteous person. In the Hebrew context, "steps" often symbolize one's journey or path in life. The imagery suggests that the righteous person's life is directed and guided by God's law. Each step taken is influenced by the wisdom and principles found in the Scriptures. This guidance ensures that the individual walks in a manner that is pleasing to God, avoiding the pitfalls of sin and folly. The concept of God directing one's steps is a common biblical theme, highlighting the importance of divine guidance in the believer's life.

do not falter
The assurance that the steps of the righteous do not falter speaks to the stability and security found in living according to God's law. The Hebrew word used here can also mean "to slip" or "to be moved." It conveys the idea that those who have God's law in their hearts are steadfast and unwavering, even amidst life's challenges and uncertainties. This promise of stability is a source of comfort and encouragement, affirming that a life grounded in God's word is resilient and enduring. The imagery of firm steps contrasts with the instability of the wicked, who lack such a foundation.

Verse 31. - The Law of his God is in his heart (camp. Deuteronomy 6:6; Psalm 40:8; Psalm 119:11; Isaiah 51:7). None of his steps shall slide. The two facts are associated as cause and effect. The having the Law of God in his heart prevents his sliding or going astray.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The law
תּוֹרַ֣ת (tō·w·raṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8451: Direction, instruction, law

of his God
אֱלֹהָ֣יו (’ĕ·lō·hāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

is in his heart;
בְּלִבּ֑וֹ (bə·lib·bōw)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre

his steps
אֲשֻׁרָיו׃ (’ă·šu·rāw)
Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 838: Step, going

do not
לֹ֖א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

falter.
תִמְעַ֣ד (ṯim·‘aḏ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 4571: To slip, slide, totter, shake


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