17 Bible Verses about Delight, God Expressing

The honour of Jehovah is to the age, Jehovah rejoiceth in His works,

And God seeth all that He hath done, and lo, very good; and there is an evening, and there is a morning -- day the sixth.

Then I am near Him, a workman, And I am a delight -- day by day. Rejoicing before Him at all times, Rejoicing in the habitable part of His earth, And my delights are with the sons of men.

Not in the might of the horse doth He delight, Not in the legs of a man is He pleased. Jehovah is pleased with those fearing Him, With those waiting for His kindness.

For Jehovah is pleased with His people, He beautifieth the humble with salvation.

Balances of deceit are an abomination to Jehovah, And a perfect weight is His delight.

An abomination to Jehovah are the perverse of heart, And the perfect of the way are His delight.

An abomination to Jehovah are lying lips, And stedfast doers are his delight.

But -- in this let the boaster boast himself, In understanding and knowing Me, For I am Jehovah, doing kindness, Judgment, and righteousness, in the earth, For in these I have delighted, An affirmation of Jehovah.

and lo, a voice out of the heavens, saying, 'This is My Son -- the Beloved, in whom I did delight.'

While he is yet speaking, lo, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and lo, a voice out of the cloud, saying, 'This is My Son, -- the Beloved, in whom I did delight; hear him.'

Lo, My servant, I take hold on him, My chosen one -- My soul hath accepted, I have put My Spirit upon him, Judgment to nations he bringeth forth.

And Samuel saith, 'Hath Jehovah had delight in burnt-offerings and sacrifices as in hearkening to the voice of Jehovah? lo, hearkening than sacrifice is better; to give attention than fat of rams;

For Thou desirest not sacrifice, or I give it, Burnt-offering Thou acceptest not.

Not in the might of the horse doth He delight, Not in the legs of a man is He pleased.

For whom Jehovah loveth He reproveth, Even as a father the son He is pleased with.

And thou hast put a knife to thy throat, If thou art a man of appetite.