Psalm 37:4
“Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”
Read in Context
2For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.
3Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
4Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
5Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
6And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
Understanding This Verse
David instructs believers about trusting God and finding satisfaction in Him.
When we delight in God, He shapes our desires to align with His will.
Compare Translations
“Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”
“And delight thyself on Jehovah, And He giveth to thee the petitions of thy heart.”
“Also delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
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