17 Bible Verses about Delight, God Expressing
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Let the glory of Jehovah endure forever. May Jehovah find joy in his works.
God saw all that he had made. It was very good. There was evening, and there was morning, the sixth day.
Then I was beside him, as a master workman with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him. I rejoiced in the inhabited earth. My delights were with the sons of men.
He finds no joy in strong horses, nor do brave soldiers please him. Jehovah is pleased with those who fear him, with those who wait with hope for his mercy.
Jehovah takes pleasure in his people. He crowns (beautifies) those who are oppressed with salvation.
A false scale balance is an abomination to Jehovah. A perfect weight is his delight.
Those who are of a perverse heart are abomination to Jehovah. The way of the upright is his delight.
Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah. Those who deal truly are his delight.
If they want to brag, instead let them advocate (glory) (celebrate) that they understand and know me. They should advocate that I, Jehovah, act out of love, righteousness, and justice on the earth. This kind of celebration pleases me, declares Jehovah.
Then a voice from heaven said: This is my Son whom I love and whom I have approved.
While he was still speaking, a bright cloud overshadowed them. A voice came out of the cloud, saying: This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to him.
Here is my servant, whom I have strengthened. Here is the one I have chosen, with whom I am pleased. I have filled him with my Spirit, and he will bring justice to every nation.
Samuel said: What is more pleasing to Jehovah, burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice? Obeying is better than sacrifice. To pay attention is better than the fat of rams.
You do not desire sacrifice. Otherwise, I would offer one to you. You are not pleased with burnt offerings.
For whom Jehovah loves He reproves, just like a father corrects the son he loves dearly. (Hebrews 12:6)
Put a knife to your throat, if you are a man with a strong desire (lust) (passion).
