17 Bible Verses about Delight, God Expressing
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May the glory of the LORD last forever; may the LORD rejoice in his works!
Now God saw all that he had made, and indeed, it was very good! The twilight and the dawn were the sixth day.
Then I was with him, his master craftsman I was his delight daily, continuously rejoicing in his presence, rejoicing in his inhabitable world and taking delight in mankind."
He takes no delight in the strength of a horse, and gains no pleasure in the runner's swiftness. But the LORD is pleased with those who fear him, with those who depend on his gracious love.
The LORD hates false scales, but he delights in accurate weights.
Devious minds are abhorrent to the LORD, but those whose ways are innocent are his delight.
Deceitful speech is reprehensible to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight.
Rather, let the one who boasts, boast in this: that he understands and knows me, for I am the LORD who acts with gracious love, justice, and righteousness in the land. I delight in these things," declares the LORD.
He was still speaking when a bright cloud suddenly overshadowed them. A voice from the cloud said, "This is my Son, whom I love. I am pleased with him. Keep on listening to him!"
"Here is my servant, whom I support, my chosen one, in whom I delight. I've placed my Spirit upon him; and he'll deliver his justice throughout the world.
Samuel said, "Does the LORD delight as much in burnt offerings and sacrifices as in obeying the LORD? Surely, to obey is better than sacrifice, to pay attention is better than the fat of rams.
Indeed, you do not delight in sacrifices, or I would give them, nor do you desire burnt offerings.
He takes no delight in the strength of a horse, and gains no pleasure in the runner's swiftness.
because the LORD corrects the person he loves, just as a father corrects the son he delights in.
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