'Pleasure' in the Bible

Instead he finds pleasure in obeying the Lord's commands; he meditates on his commands day and night.

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

For You, O Lord, bless the righteous man [the one who is in right standing with You];You surround him with favor as with a shield.

“He relies on the Lord;let Him rescue him;let the Lord deliver him,since He takes pleasure in him.”

If a man has the fear of the Lord, the Lord will be his teacher in the way of his pleasure.

O Jehovah, in Thy good pleasure, Thou hast caused strength to remain for my mountain,' Thou hast hidden Thy face -- I have been troubled.

But they took pleasure in my trouble, and came together, yes, low persons came together against me without my knowledge; they never came to an end of wounding me.

Let all those who take pleasure in my troubles be shamed and come to nothing: let those who are lifted up against me be covered with shame and have no honour.

Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.

Take pleasure in Yahweh as well, and he will give to you the requests of your heart.

But [the] afflicted will possess [the] land, and they will take pleasure in an abundance of peace.

A man’s steps are established by the Lord,and He takes pleasure in his way.

To do Thy pleasure, my God, I have delighted, And Thy law is within my heart.

Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion together that seek after my soul to destroy it; let them be turned backward and confounded that take pleasure in mine adversity;

By this I see that you have pleasure in me, because my hater does not overcome me.

For they did not make the land theirs by their swords, and it was not their arms which kept them safe; but your right hand, and your arm, and the light of your face, because you had pleasure in them.

This is the way of the foolish; their silver is for those who come after them, and their children get the pleasure of their gold. (Selah.)

When thou sawest a thief, thou didst take pleasure in him, and thy portion was with adulterers;

For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou hast no pleasure in burnt-offering.

Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.

They only plan to bring him downfrom his high position.They take pleasure in lying;they bless with their mouths,but they curse inwardly.Selah

Rebuke the beast in the reeds,the herd of bulls with the calves of the peoples.Trample underfoot those with bars of silver.Scatter the peoples who take pleasure in war.

And I -- my prayer is to Thee, O Jehovah, A time of good pleasure, O God, In the abundance of Thy kindness, Answer me in the truth of Thy salvation.

May those who seek to kill me be publicly humiliated. May those who take pleasure in my harm be turned back in humiliation.

But he took the tribe of Judah for himself, and the mountain of Zion, in which he had pleasure.

Restore us, O God;Cause Your face to shine on us [with favor and approval], and we will be saved.

Restore us, O Lord God of hosts;Cause Your face to shine on us [in favor and approval], and we shall be saved.

For you are the glory of their strength; in your pleasure will our horn be lifted up.

For thy servants take pleasure in her stones, and favour the dust thereof.

Bless ye the LORD, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.

May the splendor of the Lord endure! May the Lord find pleasure in the living things he has made!

To bind his princes at his pleasure; and teach his senators wisdom.

As he took pleasure in cursing, so let it come on him; and as he had no delight in blessing, let it be far from him.

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

Help me stay on the path of Your commands,for I take pleasure in it.

I have given my mind to do your pleasure with all my heart; have mercy on me, as you have said.

Had your instruction not been my pleasure, I would have died in my affliction.

Make Your face shine [with pleasure] upon Your servant,And teach me Your statutes.

Teach me to do Thy good pleasure, For Thou art my God -- Thy Spirit is good, Lead me into a land of uprightness.

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

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

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