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and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/37.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/37.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/37.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/37.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/37.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Delight yourself in Yahweh; And He will give you the desires of your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/37.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Delight yourself in the LORD, And He will give you the desires <i>and</i> petitions of your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/37.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/37.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Take delight in the LORD, and He will give you your heart&#8217s desires. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/37.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Delight thyself also in Jehovah; And he will give thee the desires of thy heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/37.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Do what the LORD wants, and he will give you your heart's desire. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/37.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/37.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Be happy with the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/37.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Seek your happiness in the LORD, and he will give you your heart's desire. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/37.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/37.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/37.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then you will take delight in the LORD, and he will answer your prayers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/37.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Also delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/37.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he will give thee the desires of thy heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/37.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Also delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/37.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And delight yourself on YHWH, "" And He gives to you the petitions of your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/37.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And delight thyself on Jehovah, And He giveth to thee the petitions of thy heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/37.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And delight thyself upon Jehovah, and he shall give to thee the petitions of thy heart.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/37.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Delight in the Lord, and he will give thee the requests of thy heart. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/37.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 36:4>Delight in the Lord, and he will grant to you the petitions of your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/37.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Find your delight in the LORD who will give you your heart’s desire. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/37.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/37.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Trust in the LORD; and he shall give you the desires of your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/37.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Hope in LORD JEHOVAH and he will give you the requests of your heart.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/37.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />So shalt thou delight thyself in the LORD; And He shall give thee the petitions of thy heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/37.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Delight <i>thyself</i> in the Lord; and he shall grant thee the requests of thine heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/37-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=4126" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/37.htm">Do Not Envy Those who Do Wrong</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6026.htm" title="6026: wə·hiṯ·‘an·naḡ (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-Imp-ms) -- To be soft, delicate, dainty. A primitive root; to be soft or pliable, i.e. effeminate or luxurious.">Delight yourself</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: wə·yit·ten- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">and He will give</a> <a href="/hebrew/lə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- ">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/4862.htm" title="4862: miš·’ă·lōṯ (N-fpc) -- Request, petition. From sha'al; a request.">the desires</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lib·be·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">of your heart.</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-33.htm">Matthew 6:33</a></span><br />But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-7.htm">John 15:7</a></span><br />If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4-7</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/5-14.htm">1 John 5:14-15</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-3.htm">James 4:3</a></span><br />And when you do ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may squander it on your pleasures.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a></span><br />And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-7.htm">1 Peter 5:7</a></span><br />Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Matthew 7:7-11</a></span><br />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? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-13.htm">John 14:13-14</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/58-14.htm">Isaiah 58:14</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/21-2.htm">Psalm 21:2</a></span><br />You have granted his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-19.htm">Psalm 145:19</a></span><br />He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/73-25.htm">Psalm 73:25-26</a></span><br />Whom have I in heaven but You? And on earth I desire no one besides You. / My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Delight yourself also in the LORD: and he shall give you the desires of your heart.</p><p class="hdg">Delight</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/43-4.htm">Psalm 43:4</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/104-34.htm">Psalm 104:34</a></b></br> My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/27-10.htm">Job 27:10</a></b></br> Will he delight himself in the Almighty? will he always call upon God?</p><p class="hdg">and</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/21-1.htm">Psalm 21:1,2</a></b></br> 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! … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/145-19.htm">Psalm 145:19</a></b></br> He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/15-7.htm">John 15:7,16</a></b></br> If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/35-27.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/psalms/34-12.htm">Desires</a> <a href="/psalms/36-10.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/35-25.htm">Heart's</a> <a href="/psalms/31-22.htm">Petitions</a> <a href="/psalms/37-1.htm">Thyself</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/37-11.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/psalms/78-30.htm">Desires</a> <a href="/psalms/37-15.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/73-7.htm">Heart's</a> <a href="/psalms/86-6.htm">Petitions</a> <a href="/psalms/37-7.htm">Thyself</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 37</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/37-1.htm">David persuades to patience and confidence in God, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/37-12.htm">by the different estate of the godly and the wicked</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/37.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/37.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Delight yourself in the LORD</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the importance of finding joy and satisfaction in a relationship with God. In the biblical context, "delight" implies a deep, abiding pleasure and commitment. The Hebrew word used here suggests a sense of softness or pliability, indicating a heart open to God's influence. This concept is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/psalms/1-2.htm">Psalm 1:2</a>, where the righteous person delights in the law of the Lord. Historically, the Israelites were called to find their joy in God rather than in worldly pursuits, a theme prevalent throughout the Old Testament. This delight is not merely emotional but involves a commitment to God's will and ways, aligning one's life with His purposes.<p><b>and He will give you the desires of your heart</b><br>This promise is contingent upon the first phrase, suggesting that when one's delight is truly in the Lord, their desires will naturally align with His will. The "desires of your heart" are not simply any personal wishes but those that are in harmony with God's character and plans. This reflects a transformation of the heart, where one's desires become reflective of God's desires. In the New Testament, Jesus speaks to this alignment in <a href="/john/15-7.htm">John 15:7</a>, where abiding in Him and His words leads to answered prayers. Theologically, this indicates a deep trust in God's provision and timing, recognizing that He knows what is best for His children. The fulfillment of these desires is not always immediate or in the way one might expect, but it is assured for those who truly delight in the Lord.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/37.htm">Psalm 37</a>, David was the second king of Israel, known for his deep relationship with God and his poetic contributions to the Book of Psalms.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal, self-existent nature and His relationship with His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_heart.htm">The Heart</a></b><br>In Hebrew thought, the heart ("lev") represents the center of human emotion, thought, and will.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/delight_as_a_priority.htm">Delight as a Priority</a></b><br>Delighting 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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/alignment_of_desires.htm">Alignment of Desires</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/active_pursuit_of_god.htm">Active Pursuit of God</a></b><br>Delighting in the Lord is an active pursuit. It involves engaging with Scripture, prayer, worship, and fellowship with other believers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_timing.htm">Trust in God's Timing</a></b><br>Trust that God knows the best timing and way to fulfill the desires of your heart. His understanding and plans are perfect.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/transformation_of_the_heart.htm">Transformation of the Heart</a></b><br>As we delight in God, He transforms our hearts, making us more like Christ and aligning our desires with His purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_37.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 37</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_means_'god_grants_desires'.htm">What does "God granting heart's desires" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/will_he_fulfill_your_heart's_desires.htm">Will he fulfill your heart's desires?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/define_wish_fulfillment..htm">What is the definition of wish fulfillment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_our_happiness_god's_desire.htm">Is our happiness God's desire?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/37.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Delight thyself also in the</span> <span class="cmt_word">Lord.</span> Draw from communion with God all that inward intensity of joy which it is capable of giving. <span class="cmt_word">And he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.</span> God will then grant thee all thy desires, and make thee perfectly happy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/37-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Delight yourself</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהִתְעַנַּ֥ג</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hiṯ·‘an·naḡ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6026.htm">Strong's 6026: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be soft, pliable, effeminate, luxurious</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and He will give</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיִֽתֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yit·ten-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you</span><br /><span class="heb">לְ֝ךָ֗</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">the desires</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְׁאֲלֹ֥ת</span> <span class="translit">(miš·’ă·lōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4862.htm">Strong's 4862: </a> </span><span class="str2">Request, petition</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of your heart.</span><br /><span class="heb">לִבֶּֽךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lib·be·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/37-4.htm">Psalm 37:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/37-4.htm">Psalm 37:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/37-4.htm">Psalm 37:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/37-4.htm">Psalm 37:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/37-4.htm">Psalm 37:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/37-4.htm">Psalm 37:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/37-4.htm">Psalm 37:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/37-4.htm">Psalm 37:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/37-4.htm">Psalm 37:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/37-4.htm">Psalm 37:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/37-4.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 37:4 Also delight yourself in Yahweh and he (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/37-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 37:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 37:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/37-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 37:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 37:5" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>