Psalms
“Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”
Psalms 37:4
Psalms 37:4 (KJV) speaks to delighting in God, joy, and trust — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation.”
Habakkuk 3:18“These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.”
John 15:11“Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.”
Psalms 16:9“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”
Psalms 16:11“I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.”
Psalms 9:2“O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.”
Psalms 34:8
Common questions
What does Psalms 37:4 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 37:4 reads: "Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart." The verse speaks to delighting in God, joy, and trust. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 37 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 37:4 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart." is Psalms 37:4 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 37.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 37:4?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 37:4 include Habakkuk 3:18, John 15:11, and Psalms 16:9. Reading them alongside Psalms 37:4 deepens the theme of delighting in God.
How can I pray with Psalms 37:4?
Read Psalms 37:4 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.