Catholic Verse of the Day

    Psalm 37:4 — Verse of the Day

    Catholic Bible verse for , with the meaning of Psalm 37:4, a prayer, and the chapter in context.

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    Theme: Joy

    “Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”

    — Psalm 37:4

    Meaning of Psalm 37:4

    Psalm 37:4 says delight in the Lord, and he will give the desires of your heart. On Christmas the desire is fulfilled in a child. Delight in him first, and let the other desires be judged by that joy.

    A prayer with Psalm 37:4

    Jesus, born for us, I delight in you. Order the desires of my heart around your coming. Amen.

    Where Psalm 37:4 sits in Scripture

    The Psalms are the Church's prayer book. A single line is meant to be prayed, and the rest of the psalm shows whether the speaker is in danger, in thanks, or in the temple. On Friday, December 25, 2026, Psalm 37:4 is the verse set aside for prayer. The chapter stays open so the sentence is not lifted out of its place.

    Read Psalm 37:4 in the chapter on Catholic Bible Online.

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    Questions about Psalm 37:4

    How does Psalm 37:4 belong to Christmas Day?

    December 25, 2026 is the Nativity, and Psalm 37:4 says delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. The desire of the ages is fulfilled in a child. Delight in him first, and let every other desire be judged by that joy.

    Does the verse mean God will give me whatever I want for Christmas?

    It means desires are reshaped by delight in the Lord. A heart that delights in the newborn Christ wants what fits that joy. The verse is not a list for a shop.

    How do I delight in the Lord on Christmas?

    Before the gifts and the noise, thank him for the child. Pray Psalm 37:4 as worship of Jesus born for us, and let that delight order the rest of the day.