17 Bible Verses about Delight, God Expressing

Let the glory of the LORD endure for ever; let the LORD rejoice in his works.

And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.

I was with him ordering everything; I was his delight every day, being content before him at all times; I am content in the circumference of his earth, and my contentment is with the sons of men.

He does not delight in the strength of the horse; nor does he take pleasure in the legs of a man. The LORD takes pleasure in those that fear him, in those that wait upon his mercy.

For the LORD takes pleasure in his people; he will beautify the humble with saving health.

A false balance is abomination to the LORD, but a just weight is his delight.

They that are of a perverse heart are an abomination to the LORD, but such as are perfect in their way are his delight.

Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but the workers of the truth are his delight.

but let him that glories glory in this, that he understands me and knows me, that I am the LORD who does mercy, judgment, and righteousness in the earth: for in these things I delight, said the LORD.

and, behold, a voice from the heavens, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

While he yet spoke, behold, a cloud of light overshadowed them, and, behold, a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.

Behold my slave, whom I uphold; my elect, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him; he shall give judgment unto the Gentiles.

And Samuel said, Does the LORD have as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as in hearing the voice of the LORD? Behold, to hear is better than sacrifice and to hearken than the fat of rams.

For thou dost not desire sacrifice or else would I give it; thou dost not delight in burnt offering.

He does not delight in the strength of the horse; nor does he take pleasure in the legs of a man.

For the LORD chastens whom he loves and delights in, even as a father to his son.

and put a knife to thy throat if thou art a man given to appetite.