8 Bible Verses about Delighting, Wrong Kinds Of

Most Relevant Verses

Isaiah 66:3

“But he who kills an ox is like one who slays a man;
He who sacrifices a lamb is like the one who breaks a dog’s neck;
He who offers a grain offering is like one who offers swine’s blood;
He who burns incense is like the one who blesses an idol.
As they have chosen their own ways,
And their soul delights in their abominations,

Psalm 51:16

For You do not delight in sacrifice, otherwise I would give it;
You are not pleased with burnt offering.

Isaiah 1:11

“What are your multiplied sacrifices to Me?”
Says the Lord.
“I have had enough of burnt offerings of rams
And the fat of fed cattle;
And I take no pleasure in the blood of bulls, lambs or goats.

Psalm 62:4

They have counseled only to thrust him down from his high position;
They delight in falsehood;
They bless with their mouth,
But inwardly they curse. Selah.

1 Corinthians 13:6

does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth;

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