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An Invitation to "Roll" Your Way
Multiple commentators emphasize that the Hebrew word for "commit" literally means "to roll." The verse paints a picture of actively rolling a heavy burden off of yourself and onto God. This isn't just a mental agreement, but a decisive transfer of your cares, plans, and the entire direction of your life into God's capable hands.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 37:5
18th Century
Theologian
Commit thy way unto the LORD. Margin, as in Hebrew, “Roll your way upon the Lord.” Compare the notes at (Psalms 22:8), …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 37:5
19th Century
Bishop
Commit ... —See margin, and Psalms 22:8. (Compare to Proverbs 16:3.) In Psalms 55:22 the word is different.
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 37:5
19th Century
Preacher
Commit thy way unto the LORD;
You who are just now in trouble, you who are walking in a rough way, commit that trouble and that way…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 37:5
16th Century
Theologian
Roll thy ways upon Jehovah. Here David illustrates and confirms the doctrine contained in the preceding verse. For God to accomplish our d…
John Gill
On Psalms 37:5
17th Century
Pastor
Commit your way to the Lord
Or "your works", as in (Proverbs 16:3); that is, all the affairs and business of life,…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 37:1–6
17th Century
Minister
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…