Psalms 37:3-6

3 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
4 Take delight 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 this:
6 He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun.

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Psalms 37:3-6 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 37

\\<<[A Psalm] of David>>\\. This psalm, it is very probable, was written at the same time, and upon the same occasion, with the former; and describes the different states of good and bad men; and is full of exhortations, instructions, and advice to the people of God; intermixed with various encouraging promises. A late learned writer {h} thinks it was written for Mephibosheth's consolation under Ziba's calumny. {h} Delaney's Life of King David, vol. 2. p. 219.

Cross References 7

  • 1. Deuteronomy 30:20
  • 2. Isaiah 40:11; Ezekiel 34:14; John 10:9
  • 3. S Job 27:10; Isaiah 58:14
  • 4. S Job 7:6; Psalms 21:2; Psalms 145:19; Matthew 6:33
  • 5. Psalms 4:5; Psalms 55:22; Proverbs 16:3; 1 Peter 5:7
  • 6. Psalms 18:24; Psalms 103:17; Psalms 112:3; Micah 7:9
  • 7. S Job 11:17
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