Psalms 37:5
Psalms 37:5 in Multiple Translations
Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.
Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
Commit thy way unto Jehovah; Trust also in him, and he will bring it to pass.
Put your life in the hands of the Lord; have faith in him and he will do it.
Entrust all that you do to the Lord. Place your confidence in him and he will help you.
Commit thy way vnto the Lord, and trust in him, and he shall bring it to passe.
Roll on Jehovah thy way, And trust upon Him, and He worketh,
Commit your way to the LORD. Trust also in him, and he will do this:
Commit thy way to the LORD; trust also in him; and he will bring it to pass.
For my iniquities are gone over my head: and as a heavy burden are become heavy upon me.
Commit to Yahweh all the things that you plan to do; trust in him, and he will do whatever is needed to help you.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 37:5
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Psalms 37:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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גּ֣וֹל
עַל
יְהוָ֣ה
דַּרְכֶּ֑/ךָ
וּ/בְטַ֥ח
עָ֝לָ֗י/ו
וְ/ה֣וּא
יַעֲשֶֽׂה
גּ֣וֹל
gâlal
H1556
to roll
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
דַּרְכֶּ֑/ךָ
derek
H1870
way
N-cs | Suff
וּ/בְטַ֥ח
bâṭach
H982
to trust
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms
עָ֝לָ֗י/ו
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
וְ/ה֣וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Conj | Pron
יַעֲשֶֽׂה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 37:5
גּ֣וֹל
gâlal
H1556
"to roll"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
The Hebrew word 'to roll' means to move something in a rolling motion, and it can be used literally or figuratively. It appears in various forms, such as rolling away or rolling down, and is used in different contexts throughout the Bible. This verb can also mean to flow down or to seek occasion.
Definition: 1) to roll, roll away, roll down, roll together 1a) (Qal) to roll 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to roll up 1b2) to flow down 1c) (Pilpel) to roll 1d) (Poal) to be rolled 1e) (Hithpoel) to roll oneself 1f) (Hithpalpel) to roll oneself 1g) (Hiphil) to roll away Aramaic equivalent: ge.lal (גְּלָל "great" H1560)
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: commit, remove, roll (away, down, together), run down, seek occasion, trust, wallow. See also: Genesis 29:3; Psalms 22:9; Psalms 37:5.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
דַּרְכֶּ֑/ךָ
derek
H1870
"way"
N-cs | Suff
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.
וּ/בְטַ֥ח
bâṭach
H982
"to trust"
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms
To trust means to have confidence or faith in something or someone, like the Israelites trusting in God to lead them through the desert, as seen in Psalm 23.
Definition: 1) to trust 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to trust, trust in 1a2) to have confidence, be confident 1a3) to be bold 1a4) to be secure 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to trust, make secure 2) (TWOT) to feel safe, be careless
Usage: Occurs in 117 OT verses. KJV: be bold (confident, secure, sure), careless (one, woman), put confidence, (make to) hope, (put, make to) trust. See also: Deuteronomy 28:52; Psalms 118:8; Psalms 4:6.
עָ֝לָ֗י/ו
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
וְ/ה֣וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Conj | Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
יַעֲשֶֽׂה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
Study Notes — Psalms 37:5
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- Context
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- Psalms 37:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 37:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 37:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 37:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 37:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 37:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 37:5
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 37:5
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 37:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 37:5
- Sermons on Psalms 37:5
Context — Delight Yourself in the LORD
3Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.
4Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.
5Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.
6He will bring forth your righteousness like the dawn, your justice like the noonday sun. 7Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.Cross References
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| 1 | Proverbs 16:3 | Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved. |
| 2 | 1 Peter 5:7 | Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. |
| 3 | Philippians 4:6–7 | Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. |
| 4 | Matthew 6:25 | Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? |
| 5 | Psalms 55:22 | Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken. |
| 6 | James 4:15 | Instead, you ought to say, “If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that.” |
| 7 | Job 22:28 | Your decisions will be carried out, and light will shine on your ways. |
| 8 | Psalms 22:8 | “He trusts in the LORD, let the LORD deliver him; let the LORD rescue him, since He delights in him.” |
| 9 | Luke 12:29–30 | And do not be concerned about what you will eat or drink. Do not worry about it. For the Gentiles of the world strive after all these things, and your Father knows that you need them. |
| 10 | Luke 12:22 | Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear. |
Psalms 37:5 Summary
[This verse is saying that we should give our lives, plans, and worries to God, trusting that He will take care of everything, as it's written in Matthew 6:33 to seek first His kingdom and His righteousness. When we do this, we can be confident that He will act on our behalf and bring about His will in our lives. By committing our way to the Lord, we can experience peace and freedom from anxiety, knowing that He is in control, as promised in Isaiah 26:3, where it's written that God will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in Him.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to commit my way to the Lord?
Committing your way to the Lord means surrendering your plans, desires, and decisions to Him, trusting that He will guide and direct you, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6, which says to trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.
How can I trust in the Lord when I'm facing difficult circumstances?
Trusting in the Lord during hard times requires faith and remembering His past faithfulness, as encouraged in Psalms 42:1-2, where the psalmist expresses his deep longing for God and recalls His presence in times of trouble.
What does it mean for the Lord to 'do it' in this context?
When the verse says 'He will do it', it means God will act on your behalf, accomplish what concerns you, and bring about His will in your life, as promised in Philippians 1:6, where it's written that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.
Is committing my way to the Lord a one-time action or an ongoing process?
Committing your way to the Lord is an ongoing process that requires daily surrender and trust, as seen in Luke 9:23, where Jesus teaches that following Him means taking up your cross daily.
Reflection Questions
- What areas of my life am I currently trying to control, and how can I commit them to the Lord?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my trust in the Lord's sovereignty and goodness today?
- How has the Lord demonstrated His faithfulness in my life in the past, and how can I recall those moments to strengthen my trust in Him now?
- What are some practical steps I can take to surrender my plans and desires to the Lord, and what might be the benefits of doing so?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 37:5
Commit thy way unto the Lord,.... Or "thy works", as in Proverbs 16:3; that is, all the affairs and business of life, which are a man's ways in which he walks; not that men should sit still, be
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 37:5
Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 37:5
Thy way, i.e. all thy cares and business, thy desires and necessities. Commend them to God by fervent prayer, referring them to his good will, and expecting a happy issue of all from him. He shall bring it to pass, Heb. he shall do, or work, to wit, for thee, or what is fit to be done, or what thou desirest in the sense given on .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 37:5
Psalms 37:5 Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring [it] to pass.Ver. 5. Commit thy way unto the Lord] Heb. Roll thy way, &c. That is, depend wholly upon him for direction and success in all thine undertakings and affairs; easing thy mind to him by prayer, and casting thyself by faith upon his care and conduct: "Cast thy burden upon the Lord," saith David elsewhere, Volve, i.e. omnem necessitatem in eum exoneres (Kimchi). Trust also in him] Things are therefore repeated in this psalm, that they may take the better impression, and beget encouragement. And he shall bring it to pass] It, that is, whatsoever thou committest to him.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 37:5
(5) Commit . . .—See margin, and Psalms 22:8. (Comp. Proverbs 16:3.) In Psalms 55:22 the word is different.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 37:5
Verse 5. Commit thy way unto the Lord] גול על יהוה gol al Yehovah, ROLL thy way upon the Lord: probably, a metaphor taken from the camel, who lies down till his load be rolled upon him. He shall bring it to pass.] יעשה yaaseh, "He will work." Trust God, and he will work for thee.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 37:5
1–11. Warnings and counsels for times of temptation.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 37:5
Commit thy way unto the - Lord. Margin, as in Hebrew, “Roll thy way upon, the Lord.” Compare the notes at Psalms 22:8, where the marg., as the Hebrew, is, “He rolled himself on the Lord.” See also 1 Peter 5:7.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 37:5
5. Commit—Roll, devolve, “thy way upon the Lord.” See on 1 Peter 5:7. Psalms 37:3-7 are a warm exhortation to trust alone in God, and to wait patiently his time. The words trust, delight, commit, rest, wait, are very emphatic.
Sermons on Psalms 37:5
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Receiving the Holy Spirit by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker, Pastor Dave, shares a story about a farmer who toiled his whole life on a rocky piece of land, only to die in poverty and discouragement. However, afte |
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A Time to Do Nothng but Trust by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Jonathan and the Israelites facing a massive army of Philistines. The Israelites were greatly outnumbered and lacked weapons, lea |
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"His Plan for Me" by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon reflects on the poem 'His Plan for Me' and delves into the concept of surrendering to God's will. It explores the idea of standing before Christ at the judgment seat an |
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The Consequences of Not Trusting God by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the issue of trust and faith in difficult times. He emphasizes that despite all the teachings and preaching about faith, this generation is o |
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Choices for Life - Tim Wiesner Talks With Jim Cymbala - Part 2 by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, Pastor Jim Symbola of the Brooklyn Tabernacle emphasizes the importance of preaching the gospel in a time when people are realizing the uncertainty of tomorrow. He |
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It Comes Down to Faith (1 of 4) by Paul Washer | Paul Washer emphasizes the profound journey of faith, illustrating how true faith evolves from seeking blessings and feelings to a deep relationship with God Himself. He contrasts |
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(Education for Exultation) if the Lord Wills by John Piper | In this sermon, Pastor John Piper focuses on James 4:13-16 and the importance of humbling ourselves under the sovereignty of God. He addresses the issue of making plans without con |