Job 22:3

Is it any pleasure to the Almighty if thou art righteous? And is it gain to him that thou makest thy ways perfect?

1 Chronicles 29:17

And I know, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. In the uprightness of my heart have I willingly offered all these things; and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, offer willingly to thee.

Job 23:10-12

But he knoweth the way that I take; he trieth me, I shall come forth as gold.

Psalm 39:1

{To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.} I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a muzzle, while the wicked is before me.

Psalm 119:3-6

Who also do no unrighteousness: they walk in his ways.

Psalm 119:59

I have thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.

Psalm 147:10-11

He delighteth not in the strength of the horse, he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man;

Proverbs 11:1

A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; but a just weight is his delight.

Proverbs 11:20

The perverse in heart are abomination to Jehovah; but they that are perfect in their way are his delight.

Proverbs 12:22

Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; but they that deal truly are his delight.

Proverbs 15:8

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

Malachi 2:17

Ye have wearied Jehovah with your words, and ye say, Wherein have we wearied him? In that ye say, Every one that doeth evil is good in the sight of Jehovah, and he delighteth in them; or, Where is the God of judgment?

Acts 24:16

For this cause I also exercise myself to have in everything a conscience without offence towards God and men.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us purify ourselves from every pollution of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in God's fear.

Philippians 4:18

But I have all things in full supply and abound; I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things sent from you, an odour of sweet savour, an acceptable sacrifice, agreeable to God.

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Summary

Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?

General references

Bible References

Any pleasure

1 Chronicles 29:17
And I know, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. In the uprightness of my heart have I willingly offered all these things; and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, offer willingly to thee.
Psalm 147:10
He delighteth not in the strength of the horse, he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man;
Proverbs 11:1
A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; but a just weight is his delight.
Proverbs 12:22
Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; but they that deal truly are his delight.
Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
Malachi 2:17
Ye have wearied Jehovah with your words, and ye say, Wherein have we wearied him? In that ye say, Every one that doeth evil is good in the sight of Jehovah, and he delighteth in them; or, Where is the God of judgment?
Philippians 4:18
But I have all things in full supply and abound; I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things sent from you, an odour of sweet savour, an acceptable sacrifice, agreeable to God.

Thou makest

Job 23:10
But he knoweth the way that I take; he trieth me, I shall come forth as gold.
Psalm 39:1
{To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.} I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a muzzle, while the wicked is before me.
Psalm 119:3
Who also do no unrighteousness: they walk in his ways.
Acts 24:16
For this cause I also exercise myself to have in everything a conscience without offence towards God and men.
2 Corinthians 7:1
Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us purify ourselves from every pollution of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in God's fear.

General references

Job 35:7
If thou be righteous, what givest thou to him? or what doth he receive of thy hand?
Proverbs 9:12
If thou art wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself; and if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
Luke 17:10
Thus ye also, when ye shall have done all things that have been ordered you, say, We are unprofitable bondmen; we have done what it was our duty to do.