Psalm 37:3

Translations

Modern

Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.

Traditional

Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.

Literal

Trust in YHWH and do good; dwell in the land and graze in faithfulness.

Latin

Spera in Domino, et fac bonitatem; et inhabita terram, et pasceris in divitiis ejus.

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English

Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.

Notes

Psalms 37:3

Doing good means developing a commitment to wisdom (see Psalm 34:14; Proverbs 3:5–7).

Psalms 37:3–4

Trusting in the Lord helps reduce irritability and envy (Psalm 37:1).

Psalms 37:1–9

The wise respond to evil by trusting in the Lord. Trust has five parts:

Do not become irritated or jealous of those who do evil (Psalm 37:1–2).
Delight in the Lord (Psalm 37:3–4).
Submit to the Lord (Psalm 37:5–6).
Practice patience in hope (Psalm 37:7).
Avoid anger (Psalm 37:8–9).

Psalms 37:1–40

This psalm addresses the issues raised in Psalm 36:

How should the godly react to evil?
When will the Lord bring justice?
Why does he allow the wicked to harm his creation?

Psalm 37 provides clear answers that reduce the tensions of life (Psalm 37:1–9, 34) and promise that the meek will have a future (Psalm 37:10–11, 39–40).

The contrast between the godly and the wicked highlights the uselessness of foolishness (Psalm 37:12–24, 27–33). The psalmist's personal insights add a human element (Psalm 37:25–26, 35–38). He encourages viewing the land's inheritance with a long-term perspective: The earth belongs to the Lord, who will give it to those he blesses—the humble and godly who trust, hope, and follow him (see Psalm 37:9, 11, 22, 29, 34; see also Isaiah 57:13; Matthew 5:5).

Theme notes and profiles

David Nehemiah’s Confidence in God Trusting God in the Psalms Trusting in Human Strength Wisdom Psalms

Related verses

Jeremiah 17:7–8
But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him.
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Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’
Psalm 62:8
Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah
1 Corinthians 15:57–58
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!
Psalm 34:9–10
Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing.
Luke 22:35
Then Jesus asked them, “When I sent you out without purse or bag or sandals, did you lack anything?” “Nothing,” they answered.
Psalm 4:5
Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.
Hebrews 6:10–12
For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.
Deuteronomy 30:20
…and that you may love the LORD your God, obey Him, and hold fast to Him. For He is your life, and He will prolong your life in the land that the LORD swore to give to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”
Psalm 26:1
Of David. Vindicate me, O LORD! For I have walked with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.
Isaiah 1:16–19
Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil!
Psalm 33:19
…to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine.

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