Parallel Verses

NET Bible

The Lord takes delight in his faithful followers, and in those who wait for his loyal love.

New American Standard Bible

The Lord favors those who fear Him,
Those who wait for His lovingkindness.

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

The Lord values those who fear Him,
those who put their hope in His faithful love.

International Standard Version

But the LORD is pleased with those who fear him, with those who depend on his gracious love.

A Conservative Version

LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his loving kindness.

American Standard Version

Jehovah taketh pleasure in them that fear him, In those that hope in his lovingkindness.

Amplified


The Lord favors those who fear and worship Him [with awe-inspired reverence and obedience],
Those who wait for His mercy and lovingkindness.

Bible in Basic English

The Lord takes pleasure in his worshippers, and in those whose hope is in his mercy.

Darby Translation

Jehovah taketh pleasure in those that fear him, in those that hope in his loving-kindness.

Julia Smith Translation

Jehovah being delighted in those fearing him, in those hoping for his mercy.

King James 2000

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

Lexham Expanded Bible

Yahweh takes pleasure in those who fear him, the ones who hope for his loyal love.

Modern King James verseion

Jehovah takes pleasure in those who fear Him, who hope in His mercy.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

But the LORD's delight is in them that fear him, and put their trust in his mercy.

New Heart English Bible

The LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his loving kindness.

The Emphasized Bible

Yahweh, hath pleasure, in them who revere him, in them who wait for his lovingkindness.

Webster

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

World English Bible

Yahweh takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his loving kindness.

Youngs Literal Translation

Jehovah is pleased with those fearing Him, With those waiting for His kindness.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
ירא 
Yare' 
Usage: 43

יחל 
Yachal 
Usage: 41

Context Readings

Praise To Yahweh For His Providence

10 He is not enamored with the strength of a horse, nor is he impressed by the warrior's strong legs. 11 The Lord takes delight in his faithful followers, and in those who wait for his loyal love. 12 Extol the Lord, O Jerusalem! Praise your God, O Zion!

Cross References

Psalm 33:18

Look, the Lord takes notice of his loyal followers, those who wait for him to demonstrate his faithfulness

Psalm 149:4

For the Lord takes delight in his people; he exalts the oppressed by delivering them.

Proverbs 31:30

Charm is deceitful and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised.

Psalm 33:22

May we experience your faithfulness, O Lord, for we wait for you.

Psalm 35:27

May those who desire my vindication shout for joy and rejoice! May they continually say, "May the Lord be praised, for he wants his servant to be secure."

Zephaniah 3:17

The Lord your God is in your midst; he is a warrior who can deliver. He takes great delight in you; he renews you by his love; he shouts for joy over you."

Malachi 3:16-17

Then those who respected the Lord spoke to one another, and the Lord took notice. A scroll was prepared before him in which were recorded the names of those who respected the Lord and honored his name.

Proverbs 11:20

The Lord abhors those who are perverse in heart, but those who are blameless in their ways are his delight.

Isaiah 62:4

You will no longer be called, "Abandoned," and your land will no longer be called "Desolate." Indeed, you will be called "My Delight is in Her," and your land "Married." For the Lord will take delight in you, and your land will be married to him.

1 Peter 1:13

Therefore, get your minds ready for action by being fully sober, and set your hope completely on the grace that will be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed.

1 Peter 1:17

And if you address as Father the one who impartially judges according to each one's work, live out the time of your temporary residence here in reverence.

1 Peter 3:4

but the inner person of the heart, the lasting beauty of a gentle and tranquil spirit, which is precious in God's sight.

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