New International Version Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. New Living Translation Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires. English Standard Version Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Berean Standard Bible Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart. Berean Literal Bible And delight yourself in YHWH, and He will give to you the desires of your heart. King James Bible Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. New King James Version Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. New American Standard Bible Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart. NASB 1995 Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart. NASB 1977 Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart. Legacy Standard Bible Delight yourself in Yahweh; And He will give you the desires of your heart. Amplified Bible Delight yourself in the LORD, And He will give you the desires and petitions of your heart. Berean Annotated Bible Delight yourself in the LORD {YHWH}, and He will give you the desires of your heart. Christian Standard Bible Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires. Holman Christian Standard Bible Take delight in the LORD, and He will give you your heart’s desires. American Standard Version Delight thyself also in Jehovah; And he will give thee the desires of thy heart. Contemporary English Version Do what the LORD wants, and he will give you your heart's desire. English Revised Version Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. GOD'S WORD® Translation Be happy with the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Good News Translation Seek your happiness in the LORD, and he will give you your heart's desire. International Standard Version Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. NET Bible Then you will take delight in the LORD, and he will answer your prayers. New Heart English Bible Also delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Webster's Bible Translation Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he will give thee the desires of thy heart. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleDelight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart. World English Bible Also delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd delight yourself on YHWH, "" And He gives to you the petitions of your heart. Berean Literal Bible And delight yourself in YHWH, and He will give to you the desires of your heart. Young's Literal Translation And delight thyself on Jehovah, And He giveth to thee the petitions of thy heart. Smith's Literal Translation And delight thyself upon Jehovah, and he shall give to thee the petitions of thy heart. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleDelight in the Lord, and he will give thee the requests of thy heart. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Find your delight in the LORD who will give you your heart’s desire. New Revised Standard Version Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTrust in the LORD; and he shall give you the desires of your heart. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Hope in LORD JEHOVAH and he will give you the requests of your heart. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So shalt thou delight thyself in the LORD; And He shall give thee the petitions of thy heart. Brenton Septuagint Translation Delight thyself in the Lord; and he shall grant thee the requests of thine heart. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Do Not Envy Those who Do Wrong…3Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. 4Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart. 5Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.… Cross References Delight yourself in the LORD, Job 22:26 Surely then you will delight in the Almighty and lift up your face to God. 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. Psalm 1:2 But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. and He will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 145:19 He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them. Proverbs 10:24 What the wicked man dreads will overtake him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted. 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. Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! / Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near. / Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. … 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. / And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him. James 4:3 And when you do ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may squander it on your pleasures. Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. 1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. Matthew 7:7-11 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. / Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? … John 14:13-14 And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it. Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Treasury of Scripture Delight yourself also in the LORD: and he shall give you the desires of your heart. Delight Psalm 43:4 Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy: yea, upon the harp will I praise thee, O God my God. Psalm 104:34 My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD. Job 27:10 Will he delight himself in the Almighty? will he always call upon God? and Psalm 21:1,2 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice! … Psalm 145:19 He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them. John 15:7,16 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you… Jump to Previous Delight Desires Heart Heart's Petitions ThyselfJump to Next Delight Desires Heart Heart's Petitions ThyselfPsalm 37 1. David persuades to patience and confidence in God, 12. by the different estate of the godly and the wicked Delight yourself in the LORD, David calls God’s people to find their deepest joy and satisfaction in the Lord rather than in wealth, success, or the apparent prosperity of the wicked. Such delight includes willing obedience, trust, and a heart shaped by God’s will. Job 22:26 Surely then you will delight in the Almighty.… and He will give you the desires of your heart. As the heart is directed toward the Lord, its desires increasingly reflect His purposes. God faithfully provides what is good for His people according to His wisdom and timing. Psa 145:19 He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him;… Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of Psalm 37, David was the second king of Israel, known for his deep relationship with God and his poetic contributions to the Book of Psalms. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal, self-existent nature and His relationship with His people. 3. The Heart In Hebrew thought, the heart ("lev") represents the center of human emotion, thought, and will. Teaching Points Delight as a PriorityDelighting in the Lord should be a primary focus of a believer's life. It involves finding joy and satisfaction in God's presence, character, and promises. Alignment of Desires When we truly delight in the Lord, our desires begin to align with His will. This means that the desires of our heart become those that are pleasing to Him. Active Pursuit of God Delighting in the Lord is an active pursuit. It involves engaging with Scripture, prayer, worship, and fellowship with other believers. Trust in God's Timing Trust that God knows the best timing and way to fulfill the desires of your heart. His understanding and plans are perfect. Transformation of the Heart As we delight in God, He transforms our hearts, making us more like Christ and aligning our desires with His purposes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 37:4?2. How can we "delight in the LORD" in our daily lives? 3. What does it mean for God to give "desires of your heart"? 4. How does Psalm 37:4 connect with Matthew 6:33 about seeking God's kingdom? 5. In what ways can delighting in God transform our personal desires? 6. How can we ensure our desires align with God's will, as in Psalm 37:4? 7. How does Psalm 37:4 align with the concept of God's will versus personal desires? 8. Does Psalm 37:4 promise material blessings or spiritual fulfillment? 9. How can one truly "delight in the LORD" as instructed in Psalm 37:4? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 37? Verse 4. - Delight thyself also in the Lord. Draw from communion with God all that inward intensity of joy which it is capable of giving. And he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. God will then grant thee all thy desires, and make thee perfectly happy. Psalm 37:4 calls us to make God Himself our chief delight. When we do, He faithfully responds by granting desires that have been transformed through relationship with Him. The verse is both an invitation to deeper fellowship and a guarantee that every God-shaped longing will ultimately be satisfied, either now or in the fullness of eternity. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Delight yourselfוְהִתְעַנַּ֥ג (wə·hiṯ·‘an·naḡ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 6026: To be soft, pliable, effeminate, luxurious in עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the LORD, יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel and He will give וְיִֽתֶּן־ (wə·yit·ten-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set you לְ֝ךָ֗ (lə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew the desires מִשְׁאֲלֹ֥ת (miš·’ă·lōṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 4862: Request, petition of your heart. לִבֶּֽךָ׃ (lib·be·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre Additonal Resources Psalm 37:4 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 37:4 Bible Gateway Psalm 37:4 Bible.com Psalm 37:4 NIV |
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