Psalms 37:4 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. ”

Psalms 37:4 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Delight thyself also in the - Lord. The word rendered “delight” means properly to live delicately and effeminately; then, to be tender or delicate; then, to live a life of ease or pleasure; then,...
Psalms 37:4 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

XXXVII. An acrostic poem. Its object is to teach patience and hope. The pious Jews, the Hasidim of Psalms 4:3 * who observe the Law strictly, are at present poor and oppressed. They are to wait f...
Psalms 37:4 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

4. And delight thyself in Jehovah This delight is set in opposition to the vain and deceitful allurements of the world, which so intoxicate the ungodly, that despising the blessing of God, t...
Psalms 37:4 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 564 CONFIDENCE IN GOD RECOMMENDED Psalms 37:3-6 . Trust in the Lord, and do good: so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the Lord: and...
Psalms 37:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Delight thyself also in the Lord - Expect all thy happiness from him, and seek it in him. The desires of thine he...
Psalms 37:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Delight thyself also in the Lord - a promise in the very terms of the precept. In resting heartily in the...
Psalms 37:4 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

This is an acrostic Ps., in which the alphabetic arrangement is carried without a break through 22 stanzas of varying length, to which the vv. of the English Bible do not correspond. The contents are...
Psalms 37:4 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 37:1-40 THERE is a natural connection between acrostic structure and didactic tone, as is shown in several instances, and especially in this psalm. The structure is on the whole regular, ea...
Psalms 37:4 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

a Sure Cure for Fretting Psalms 37:1-17 This is an acrostic psalm, grappling with the problem of the inequality of human life and the apparent failure of God to reward His servants and punish H...
Psalms 37:4 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

This psalm has as its keynote "Fret not." The underlying problem is the prosperity of evil men. It is an astonishment and a perplexity still, troubling many a tried and trusting heart. The psalmist f...
Psalms 37:4 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Reader! do not overlook, however, the person of Christ in what is here said; while the chief scope of the Psalm is to comfort his church, yet recollect that that comfort is, all in, and from Jesus. I...
Psalms 37:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

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 c...
Psalms 37:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Ver. 4. Delight thyself also in the Lord ] While others delight in riches and pleasures; as if there were no ot...
Psalms 37:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Delight thyself also in the Lord In his favour and service, and in the study of his word and promises; and he shall give thee the desire of thy heart Thy just desires, or whatsoever is truly desi...
Psalms 37:4 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Exhortations and Promises. A psalm of David. 1 Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious agains...
Psalms 37:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Delight thyself in the Lord; in his favour and service, and in the study of his word and promises. The desires of thine heart, i.e. thy just desires, or whatsoever is truly desirable and good for...
Psalms 37:4 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1). The Wise Thing To Do Is Not To Fret When The Wicked Appear To Prosper, But Rather To Trust And Rest In YHWH (Aleph to Waw - Psalms 37:1-9 ) . Those who are wise will not allow fretting or ang...
Psalms 37:4 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

INTRODUCTION This psalm was probably written by David in his old age, and contains his experience in reference to the providential dealings of God with men. It acknowledges the transient prosperity...
Psalms 37:4 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Psalms 37:3-9 God is building up a kingdom that is invisible a kingdom of holy thoughts, of pure feelings, of faith, of hope, of righteousness. God's kingdom is advancing surely, though it advance...
Psalms 37:4 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 37:1 . Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. A common temptation. Many of God's saints have suffered from it. Learn from their ex...
Psalms 37:4 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 37:1 . Fret not thyself, be not angry or irritated, because of evil doers. Let the consummate courtier gain elevation, let the merchant aggrandize his family, and the rich men buy the lan...
Psalms 37:4 - The Biblical Illustrator

Fret not thyself because of evil-doers. Fret not There are many who suppose that it is well-nigh impossible to pass the time of our sojourning here without some degree of anxiety and depression...
Psalms 37:4 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION THIS is another of the alphabetical psalms (see above, Psalms 9:1-19 ; Psalms 25:1-19 ; and 34.), and, though more free from irregularities than the previous ones, is not altogeth...
Psalms 37:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Apparent Good Fortune of the Godless Compared with the Believers' True Happiness. A psalm of David, rightly considered one of the most beautiful written by him, called by Luther the garment of...
Psalms 37:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 John 5:14 ; 1 John 5:15 ; 1 Peter 1:8 ; Isaiah 58:14 ; Job 27:10 ; Job 34:9 ; John 15:16 ; John 15:7 ; Psalms 104:34 ; Psalms 145:19 ; Psalms 21:1 ; Psalms 21:2 ; Psalms 43:4 ; Song o...

Psalms 37:4 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Psalms 37:4 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 37:4 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 37:4 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

Psalms 37:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Psalms 37:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Psalms 37:4 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 37:4 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 37:4 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Psalms 37:4 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Psalms 37:4 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Psalms 37:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Psalms 37:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 37:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 37:4 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Psalms 37:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Psalms 37:4 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 37:4 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Psalms 37:4 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Psalms 37:4 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 37:4 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 37:4 - The Biblical Illustrator

Psalms 37:4 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 37:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Psalms 37:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge