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Also delight yourself in Yahweh, And he will give you the desires of your heart.
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Commentators unanimously stress that this promise is conditional. It's not that God will grant any passing whim. Rather, the act of truly delighting in God—finding your ultimate joy and satisfaction in Him—naturally purifies and aligns your desires with His will. As scholars explain, when God is your heart's delight, your desires become safe for Him to grant because they will reflect His own character and glory.
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Psalms
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Delight yourself also in the - Lord. The word rendered “delight” means properly to live delicately and effeminately; then,…
19th Century
Baptist
For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, …
16th Century
Protestant
And delight yourself in Jehovah. This delight is set in opposition to the vain and deceitful allurements of the world, which so intoxicate…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Delight yourself also in the Lord In the persons in God, Father, Son, and Spirit; in the perfections of God, his pow…
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 su…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Previously, the psalmist pleaded for divine help against sinners and demonstrated their wickedness. Now, he teaches that their happiness …
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