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Psalm 37:23 (WEB)
A man’s steps are established by the LORD. He delights in his way.

Fathers and councils · 5

John Cassian, Conferences I–X III.12Conference III
“And why? because “the Lord upholdeth him with His hand:” and this is to say with the utmost clearness: None of the righteous are sufficient of themselves to acquire righteousness, unless every moment when they…” — editor's note: Ps. xxxvi. (xxxvii.) 23, 24.
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Augustine of Hippo, Confessions V.7Book V
“It was Thou, O my God, who didst it, for the steps of a man are ordered by the Lord, and He shall dispose his way.” — editor's note: Ps. xxxvii. 23.
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Augustine of Hippo, Expositions on the Psalms Psalm 37
““For such as shall bless Him shall inherit the land” (ver. 23), that is, they shall possess that righteous One: the only One who both is truly righteous, and maketh righteous: who both was poor in this world, and brought great riches to it, wherewith to make those rich whom He found poor.” — the author cites it
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Augustine of Hippo, Of Holy Virginity Chapter 42
“…by His help that it is fulfilled, yet more openly is it said by reason of obedience, “By the Lord the steps of a man are directed, and He shall will His way:” and of repentance the Apostle says, “if haply God may grant unto them repentance.”” — editor's note: Ps. xxxvii. 23
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Leo the Great, Sermons Sermon 71
“When the just man falls he shall not be overthrown, because the Lord will stretch out His hand.”” — editor's note: Ps. xxxvii. 23, 24.
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