50 Bible Verses about Pleasure

The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.

But let him that glorieth, glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD who exercise loving-kindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.

The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.

For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.

They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.

Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.

At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to babes. Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in thy sight.

In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.

Behold, my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall show judgment to the Gentiles.

Behold my servant, whom I uphold; my elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.

Having predestinated us to the adoption of children to himself by Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of his will,

For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.

Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: and not that he should return from his ways, and live?

For thou desirest not sacrifice: else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt-offering.

He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.

To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices to me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt-offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he-goats.

For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn ye, and live.

Say to them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked should turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high-minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand are pleasures for evermore.

Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he will give thee the desires of thy heart.

For I delight in the law of God, after the inward man:

But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

And my soul shall be joyful in the LORD: it shall rejoice in his salvation.

Then will I go to the altar of God, to God, my exceeding joy: yes, upon the harp will I praise thee, O God my God.

The works of the LORD are great, sought out by all them that have pleasure in them.

Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.

I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.

It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may reveal itself.

Why do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labor for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently to me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness.

To whom shall I speak, and give warning, that they may hear? Behold, their ear is uncircumcised, and they cannot hearken: behold, the word of the LORD is to them a reproach; they have no delight in it.

Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts.

And that which fell among thorns are they, who, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.

For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.

How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?

Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked;

He that killeth an ox is as if he slew a man; he that sacrificeth a lamb, as if he cut off a dog's neck; he that offereth an oblation, as if he offered swine's blood; he that burneth incense, as if he blessed an idol. Yes, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delighteth in their abominations.

That they all may be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

But she that liveth in pleasure, is dead while she liveth.

Traitors, heady, high-minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;

Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;

Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.

And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day-time. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you; Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: they have a heart exercised with covetous practices; cursed children: