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Psalms 37:4

JoyGod's will and calling

2 For they wither quickly like grass and wilt like tender plants.

3 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.

Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.

5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.

6 He will bring forth your righteousness like the dawn, your justice like the noonday sun.

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BSB
Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.
KJV
Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
WEB
Also delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
ASV
Delight thyself also in Jehovah; And he will give thee the desires of thy heart.
DARBY
and delight thyself in Jehovah, and he will give thee the desires of thy heart.
BLB
And delight yourself in YHWH, and He will give to you the desires of your heart.
ÅB
Gled deg i Herren!
Så skal han gi deg det hjertet ditt ønsker.
OTB
Gled deg i Herren;
Så skal han gi deg hva ditt hjerte ønsker.
B1930
Og gled dig i Herren! Så skal han gi dig hvad ditt hjerte attrår.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Short explanation

The verse urges us to delight in the Lord, and promises that he gives the heart its desires. Many read it as meaning that when God is the most important thing, our desires are changed too.

Context: A wisdom psalm about not being upset by those who succeed through evil.

See also: Psalms 37:5, Matthew 6:33

The explanation was written by an AI and has not yet been reviewed by a person. All explanations

Cross references

  • John 15:7

    If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.

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  • Psalms 145:19

    He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.

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  • John 15:16

    You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.

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  • Isaiah 58:14

    then you will delight yourself in the LORD, and I will make you ride on the heights of the land and feed you with the heritage of your father Jacob.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

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  • 1 John 5:14–15

    And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.

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  • Psalms 21:1–2

    O LORD, the king rejoices in Your strength. How greatly he exults in Your salvation!

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  • Job 22:26

    Surely then you will delight in the Almighty and lift up your face to God.

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  • 1 Peter 1:8

    Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,

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