Psalms 37:4

“Sing unto God, etc.] Manifest in the flesh, risen from the dead, ascended on high, set down at the right hand of his divine Father; having exerted his great strength in their redemption; and therefore should sing the song of redeeming love, with grace and melody in their hearts, unto him; sing praises to his name: to the honour of his name Jesus, a Saviour, because of the great work of salvation wrought out by him; give him all the praise and glory of it, which due unto his name; extol him that rideth upon heavens: having ascended above them, and being higher than they, and so is exalted above all blessing and praise; and uses his power and greatness for the help of his people: (see <053326>…”

“desires-- (Psa 20:5; Psa 21:2), what is lawful and right, really good (Psa 84:11).”

“Delight thyself also in the - Lord. The word rendered “delight” means properly to live delicately and effeminately; then, to be tender or delicate; then, to live a life of ease or pleasure; then, to find delight or pleasure in anything. The meaning here is, that we should seek our happiness in God - in his being, his perfections, his friendship, his love. And he shall give thee the desires of thine heart - literally, the “askings,” or the “requests” of thy heart. What you really “desire” will be granted to you. That is, (a) the fact that you seek your happiness in him will regulate your desires, so that you will be “disposed” to ask only those things which it will be proper for him to grant;…”

“37:4 To take delight in the Lord means aligning with the Lord’s way in order to enjoy him.”

“Delight: Psa 43:4, Psa 104:34; Job 27:10, Job 34:9; Sol 2:3; Isa 58:14; Pe1 1:8 and: Psa 21:1, Psa 21:2, Psa 145:19; Joh 15:7, Joh 15:16; Jo1 5:14, Jo1 5:15 Psalms 37:5”