Psalms 37:4
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Psalms 37:4 in Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
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Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
English Standard Version (ESV)
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Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
New Living Translation (NLT)
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Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires.
The Message Bible (MSG)
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Keep company with God, get in on the best.
American Standard Version (ASV)
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Delight thyself also in Jehovah; And he will give thee the desires of thy heart.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
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Be happy with the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
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Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you your heart's desires.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
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Find your delight in the Lord. Then he will give you everything your heart really wants.
Psalms 37:4 Meaning and Commentary
Psalms 37:4
Delight thyself also in the Lord
In the persons in God, Father, Son, and Spirit; in the perfections of God, his power, goodness, faithfulness, wisdom, love, grace, and mercy; in his works of creation, providence, and redemption; in his word, his Gospel, the truths and ordinances of it; in his house, and the worship of it; and in his people, the excellent in the earth, in whom was all the delight of the psalmist; and each of these afford a field of delight and pleasure, to attend unto, contemplate, and meditate upon;
and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart;
such as are according to the will of God, and for the good of his people; such as relate to communion with him, and to the communication of more grace from him, and to the enjoyment of eternal glory.
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Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible
Psalms 37:4 In-Context
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for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away.
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Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
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Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
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Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this:
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He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun.
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