Lesson 33: Psalms 37:4
Psalms 37:4
The Blueprint — The Verse
Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
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The Context — The History
Psalm 37 is a wisdom psalm attributed to David, addressing the envy believers feel toward the wicked who prosper. In agrarian Israel, land, livestock, and inheritance were central to security and identity.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
The psalmist urges not to fret over evildoers but to trust, do good, and dwell in the land. Delighting in the LORD comes after commands to commit one's way to God and wait patiently for His justice.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Psalms 37:3
3Trust in the Lord and do good;dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (Psalms 37:3) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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Psalms 37:5
Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this:
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (Psalms 37:5) to continue the passage.
Discussion
- How does delighting in the LORD differ from using God to get what you want?
- What happens to our desires when we truly delight in God?
- When have you struggled to trust God while the wicked seem to prosper?