Thou hast enlarged my steps under me; so that my feet did not slip.
Parallel translations
- WEB You have enlarged my steps under me. My feet have not slipped.
- BSB You broaden the path beneath me so that my ankles do not give way.
- NKJV You enlarged my path under me; So my feet did not slip.
- NASB “You enlarge my steps under me, And my feet have not slipped.
- NLT You have made a wide path for my feet to keep them from slipping.
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Quick answer
God enlarges David's steps so his feet do not slip. The Lord gives him sure, steady footing in his course.
Overview
With a broadened path beneath him, David walks securely without stumbling. The image conveys God-given stability and freedom in life's journey. It assures believers that the Lord keeps the feet of his faithful, establishing their steps so they will not be ultimately overthrown.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 7
- Ps 17:5Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not.
- Prov 4:12When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
- 1 Sam 2:9He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.
- Ps 121:3He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
- Ps 4:1Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
- Ps 18:36Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip.
- Ps 94:18When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O LORD, held me up.
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God's covenant with David — a son whose throne and kingdom would last forever (7:12–16) — finds its yes in Jesus, the Son of David who reigns without end.
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