50 Bible Verses about Pleasure

but the LORDtakes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love.

but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the LORD."

The steps of a man are established by the LORD, when he delights in his way;

For the LORDtakes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with salvation.

Those of crooked heart are an abomination to the LORD, but those of blameless ways are his delight.

Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight.

At that time Jesus declared, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will.

In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will.

"Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved with whom my soul is well pleased. I will put my Spirit upon him, and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles.

Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations.

he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will,

For you are not a God who delights in wickedness; evil may not dwell with you.

Have I any pleasure in the death of the wicked, declares the Lord GOD, and not rather that he should turn from his way and live?

For you will not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it; you will not be pleased with a burnt offering.

His delight is not in the strength of the horse, nor his pleasure in the legs of a man,

"What to me is the multitude of your sacrifices? says the LORD; I have had enough of burnt offerings of rams and the fat of well-fed beasts; I do not delight in the blood of bulls, or of lambs, or of goats.

For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Lord GOD; so turn, and live."

Say to them, As I live, declares the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live; turn back, turn back from your evil ways, for why will you die, O house of Israel?

As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.

You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

For I delight in the law of God, in my inner being,

but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.

Then my soul will rejoice in the LORD, exulting in his salvation.

Then I will go to the altar of God, to God my exceeding joy, and I will praise you with the lyre, O God, my God.

Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them.

Praise the LORD! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in his commandments!

I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word.

Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool, but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding.

Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right.

A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.

Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food.

To whom shall I speak and give warning, that they may hear? Behold, their ears are uncircumcised, they cannot listen; behold, the word of the LORD is to them an object of scorn; they take no pleasure in it.

Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart, for I am called by your name, O LORD, God of hosts.

And as for what fell among the thorns, they are those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature.

For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another.

"How long, O simple ones, will you love being simple? How long will scoffers delight in their scoffing and fools hate knowledge?

who rejoice in doing evil and delight in the perverseness of evil,

"He who slaughters an ox is like one who kills a man; he who sacrifices a lamb, like one who breaks a dog's neck; he who presents a grain offering, like one who offers pig's blood; he who makes a memorial offering of frankincense, like one who blesses an idol. These have chosen their own ways, and their soul delights in their abominations;

in order that all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

but she who is self-indulgent is dead even while she lives.

treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,

choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.

You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions.

suffering wrong as the wage for their wrongdoing. They count it pleasure to revel in the daytime. They are blots and blemishes, reveling in their deceptions, while they feast with you. They have eyes full of adultery, insatiable for sin. They entice unsteady souls. They have hearts trained in greed. Accursed children!