Parallel Verses
Julia Smith Translation
And delight thyself upon Jehovah, and he shall give to thee the petitions of thy 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.
International Standard Version
Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
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.
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
Prayers for Psalm 37:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
Instruction In Wisdom
3 Trust in Jehovah and do good; dwell in the land and be fed with faithfulness. 4 And delight thyself upon Jehovah, and he shall give to thee the petitions of thy heart 5 Roll thy way upon Jehovah, and trust upon him, and he will work.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Isaiah 58:14
Then shalt thou delight thyself in Jehovah, and I caused thee to ride upon the heights of the earth, and I caused thee to eat the inheritance of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of Jehovah spake.
John 15:7
If ye remain in me, and my words remain in you, ye shall ask whatever ye wish, and it shall be to you.
Psalm 145:19
He will do the desire of them fearing him, and he will hear their cry and he will save them.
1 John 5:14-15
And this is the freedom of speech which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us:
Job 22:26
For then upon the Almighty shalt thou delight thyself, and thou shalt lift up thy face to God.
Job 27:10
If he will delight himself upon the Almighty? will he call upon God in all time?
Psalm 43:4
I will come to the altar of God, to God the gladness of my joy: and I will praise thee upon the harp, O God, my God.
Psalm 104:34
My meditating upon him shall be sweet: I will rejoice in Jehovah.
John 15:16
Ye chose not me, but I chose you, and I have set you, that ye might retire and bear fruit, and your fruit remain: that whatever ye ask the Father in my name, he might give you.
Job 34:9
For he said, It will not profit a man in delighting himself with God.
Song of Songs 2:3
As the apple among the trees of the forest, so my beloved between the sons. In his shadow I delighted, and I sat down, and his fruit was sweet to my palate.
1 Peter 1:8
Whom not having seen, ye love; in whom, now not seeing, but believing, ye are transported with joy unalterable, and highly valued:
Psalm 21:1-2
To the overseer; chanting of David. O Jehovah, in thy strength shall the king rejoice; and in thy salvation how shall he greatly exult