Matthew 18:13
And if he comes across it, truly I say to you, he has more joy over it than over the ninety-nine which have not gone out of the way.
Psalm 147:11
The Lord takes pleasure in his worshippers, and in those whose hope is in his mercy.
Isaiah 53:11
... made clear his righteousness before men ... had taken their sins on himself.
Isaiah 62:5
For as a young man takes a virgin for his wife, so will your maker be married to you: and as a husband has joy in his bride, so will the Lord your God be glad over you.
Jeremiah 32:37-41
See, I will get them together from all the countries where I have sent them in my wrath and in the heat of my passion and in my bitter feeling; and I will let them come back into this place where they may take their rest safely.
Micah 7:18
Who is a God like you, offering forgiveness for evil-doing and overlooking the sins of the rest of his heritage? he does not keep his wrath for ever, because his delight is in mercy.
Zephaniah 3:17
The Lord your God is among you, as a strong saviour: he will be glad over you with joy, he will make his love new again, he will make a song of joy over you as in the time of a holy feast.
Luke 15:5-10
And when he has got it again, he takes it in his arms with joy.
Luke 15:23-24
And get the fat young ox and put it to death, and let us have a feast, and be glad.
John 4:34-36
Jesus said, My food is to do the pleasure of him who sent me and to make his work complete.
James 2:13
For the man who has had no mercy will be judged without mercy, but mercy takes pride in overcoming judging.