Psalms 37:4-5

37:4 Then you will take delight in the Lord, ¹ 

and he will answer your prayers. ² 

37:5 Commit your future to the Lord! ³ 

Trust in him, and he will act on your behalf. ⁴ 

[37:4]  ¹ tn Following the imperatives of v. 3 the prefixed verbal forms with vav (ו) in v. 4 indicate result. Faith and obedience (v. 3) will bring divine blessing (v. 4).

[37:4]  ² tn Or “and he will give you what you desire most.” Heb “and he will grant to you the requests of your heart.”

[37:5]  ³ tn Heb “roll your way upon the Lord.” The noun “way” may refer here to one’s activities or course of life.

[37:5]  ⁴ tn Heb “he will act.” Verse 6 explains what is meant; the Lord will vindicate those who trust in him.