Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
New American Standard Bible
And He will
King James Version
Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Holman Bible
and He will give you your heart’s desires.
A Conservative Version
Delight thyself also in LORD, and he will give thee the desires of thy heart.
American Standard Version
Delight thyself also in Jehovah; And he will give thee the desires of thy heart.
Amplified
Delight yourself in the Lord,
And He will give you the desires and petitions of your heart.
Bible in Basic English
So will your delight be in the Lord, and he will give you your heart's desires.
Darby Translation
and delight thyself in Jehovah, and he will give thee the desires of thy heart.
Julia Smith Translation
And delight thyself upon Jehovah, and he shall give to thee the petitions of thy heart
King James 2000
Delight yourself also in the LORD; and he shall give you the desires of your heart.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Take pleasure in Yahweh as well, and he will give to you the requests of your heart.
Modern King James verseion
Delight yourself also in Jehovah, and He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Delight thou in the LORD, and he shall give thee thy heart's desire.
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.
The Emphasized Bible
Yea, rest thy delight on Yahweh, that he may give thee the requests of thy heart.
Webster
Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he will give thee the desires of thy heart.
World English Bible
Also delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Youngs Literal Translation
And delight thyself on Jehovah, And He giveth to thee the petitions of thy heart.
Themes
Delight » Delighting yourself in the lord
Delight » The reward for delighting yourself in the lord
Delighting in God » Promises to
Desires » Who shall have their desires fulfilled by the lord
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Their worldly prosperity
Topics
References
Easton
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 37:4
Images Psalm 37:4
Prayers for Psalm 37:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
Instruction In Wisdom
3 Trust in the LORD and do good. Dwell in the land and feed on faithfulness. 4 Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to the LORD; Trust him, and he will act.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Isaiah 58:14
then you will take delight in the LORD, and he will make you ride upon the heights of the earth; and he will make you feast on the inheritance of your ancestor Jacob, your father. "Yes! The mouth of the LORD has spoken."
John 15:7
"If you abide in me and my words abide in you, you can ask for anything you want, and you'll receive it.
Psalm 145:19
He fulfills the desire of those who fear him, hearing their cry and saving them.
1 John 5:14-15
And this is the confidence that we have in him: if we ask for anything according to his will, he listens to us.
Job 22:26
"Then you'll take delight in the Almighty; and will turn your face toward God.
Job 27:10
Will he take delight in the Almighty? Will he call on God at all times?"
Psalm 43:4
Then I will approach the altar of God, even to God in whom my joy finds its source. Then I will praise you with the lyre, God, my God,
Psalm 104:34
May my thoughts be pleasing to him; indeed, I will rejoice in the LORD!
John 15:16
"You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you. I have appointed you to go and produce fruit that will last, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he will give it to you.
Job 34:9
Because he says, "There's no profit for a man to find joy with God.'"
Song of Songs 2:3
Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest, so is my beloved among the young men. In his shade I take delight and sit down, and his fruit is sweet to my taste.
1 Peter 1:8
Though you have not seen him, you love him. And even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy,
Psalm 21:1-2
The king rejoices in your strength, LORD. How greatly he rejoices in your deliverance.