Thematic Bible: Delight in
Thematic Bible
Deceit » The wicked » Delight in
Food gained by deceit is sweet to a man,
But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel [just as sin may be sweet at first, but later its consequences bring despair].
Deceit » Delight in
Food gained by deceit is sweet to a man,
But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel [just as sin may be sweet at first, but later its consequences bring despair].
The law of God » Saints » Delight in
For I joyfully delight in the law of God in my inner self [with my new nature],
Let Your compassion come to me that I may live,
For Your law is my delight.
Lying » The wicked » Delight in
They consult only to throw him down from his high position [to dishonor him];
They delight in lies.
They bless with [the words of] their mouths,
But inwardly they curse. Selah.
Scorning and mocking » Those who are addicted to » Delight in
“How long, O naive ones [you who are easily misled], will you love being simple-minded and undiscerning?
How long will scoffers [who ridicule and deride] delight in scoffing,
How long will fools [who obstinately mock truth] hate knowledge?
The scriptures » Saints » Delight in
But his delight is in the law of the Lord,
And on His law [His precepts and teachings] he [habitually] meditates day and night.