The way of the righteous is smooth; You level the path of the righteous, establishing that God's providence extends to making the way of those who walk in righteousness straight and accessible, removing obstacles and smoothing the terrain. The contrast with earlier prophecies of hardship for the righteous suggests that this verse addresses the future state of salvation, when the trials that beset the faithful will have given way to ease. Yet it may also suggest that even in the present, those who walk in righteousness are guided and sustained by God's hand. The leveling of the path suggests divine action that removes what would hinder the righteous, just as much as it thwarts the proud. This verse assures believers that God's care extends to the details of their journey.

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