Matthew Henry Commentary Psalms 37:1-6

"Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, Neither be thou envious against them that work unrighteousness. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, And wither as the green herb. Trust in Jehovah, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on [his] faithfulness. Delight thyself also in Jehovah; And he will give thee the desires of thy heart. Commit thy way unto Jehovah; Trust also in him, and he will bring it to pass. And he will make thy righteousness to go forth as the light, And thy justice as the noon-day." — Psalms 37:1-6 (ASV)

When we look around us, we see the world full of evil-doers who flourish and live in ease. This was also seen long ago; therefore, let us not be surprised by this. We are tempted to worry about this, thinking them the only happy people, and so we are inclined to act like them, but we are warned against this. Outward prosperity is fading. When we look forward with an eye of faith, we will see no reason to envy the wicked.

Their weeping and wailing will be everlasting. The life of religion is a believing trust in the Lord and diligent care to serve him according to his will. It is not trusting God, but tempting him, if we are not conscientious about our duty to him. A man's life does not consist in abundance, but, Thou shalt have food convenient for thee. This is more than we deserve, and it is enough for one who is going to heaven.

To delight in God is as much a privilege as a duty. He has not promised to gratify the appetites of the body and the whims of the imagination, but the desires of the renewed, sanctified soul. What is the desire of the heart of a good man? It is this, to know, and love, and serve God. Commit thy way unto the Lord; roll thy way upon the Lord, as the margin reads.

Cast thy burden upon the Lord, the burden of your care. We must roll it off ourselves, not afflict and perplex ourselves with thoughts about future events, but refer them to God. By prayer spread your case and all your cares before the Lord, and trust in him. We must do our duty, and then leave the outcome with God. The promise is very sweet: He shall bring that to pass, whatever it is, which thou hast committed to him.