Psalms 37:4

4 Delight thyself also in the LORD, and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

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.

Psalms 37:4 In-Context

2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.

3 Trust in the LORD and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.

4 Delight thyself also in the LORD, and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

5 Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass.

6 And He shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.