50 Bible Verses about Pleasure

Jehovah is pleased with those who fear him, with those who wait with hope for his mercy.

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.

Jehovah directs a person's steps and Jehovah delights in his way.

Jehovah takes pleasure in his people. He crowns (beautifies) those who are oppressed with salvation.

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.

Then Jesus prayed: I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth. You have hidden these things from the wise and understanding, and have revealed them to children. (Acts 2:36) Yes, Father, for it was very pleasing in your sight.

In that same hour he rejoiced in Holy Spirit and said: I thank you Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you did hide these things from the wise and the understanding and revealed them to babes. Father, it is pleasing in your sight.

Look! My servant whom I have chosen. I am well pleased with him. I will put my Spirit upon him and he will declare judgment to the nations.

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.

He predetermined (ordained) us to adoption, as sons to himself through Jesus Christ, according to the kind intention of his will.

For you are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness. No evil dwells with you!

Do I have any pleasure in the death of the wicked, declares the Lord Jehovah, that he should turn from his ways and live?

You do not desire sacrifice. Otherwise, I would offer one to you. You are not pleased with burnt offerings.

He finds no joy in strong horses, nor do brave soldiers please him.

Jehovah says: What do your many animal sacrifices mean to me? I have had enough of your burnt offerings of rams and enough fat from your fattened calves. I am not pleased with the blood of bulls, lambs, or male goats.

I do not want anyone to die,' says the Lord Jehovah. 'Turn away from (repent of) your sins and live.'

Say to them: 'As I am alive! Declares the Lord Jehovah. I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked. Only that the wicked turn from his way and live. Turn back! Turn back from your evil ways! Why then will you die, O house of Israel?'

Command those who are rich in this present system not to be high-minded (arrogant), not to have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy.

You make the path of life known to me. Complete joy is in your presence. It is pleasant to be at your right hand forever.

Be happy with Jehovah and he will provide you with the desires of your heart.

My inner person delights in the law of God.

But his delight is in the law of Jehovah (YHWH), and on his law he meditates (ponders) (speaks softly with deep thought) (studies) (contemplates) day and night.

I will find joy in Jehovah and be joyful about his salvation.

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

Jehovah's deeds are spectacular. They are studied by all who enjoy them.

Praise Jehovah! Blessed is the person who respects Jehovah and is happy to obey his commandments.

I shall delight in your statutes. I shall not forget your word!

It is like sport to a fool to do mischief. A man of understanding has wisdom.

Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They love the man who speaks what is right.

A fool (stupid person) does not like understanding when revealing his thoughts.

Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and you will delight in the richest of fare.

To whom can I speak and give warning that they may hear? Their ears are closed and they cannot listen. Behold, the word of Jehovah has become a reproach to them. They have no delight in it.

You spoke to me, and I listened to every word. I belong to you, Lord Jehovah. Your words filled my heart with joy and happiness.

The seeds that fell among the thorns are people who hear the word and go their own way. They are choked with the cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and do not produce fruit.

For we also once were foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, hating one another.

How long, you simple (stupid) (foolish) ones, will you love simplicity (foolishness) (stupidity)? The scoffers delight in scoffing. Fools hate knowledge!

Who rejoice in doing evil? They delight in the perversity of the wicked.

Whoever kills a bull is like someone who kills a person. Whoever sacrifices a lamb is like someone who breaks a dog's neck. Whoever offers a grain sacrifice is like someone who offers pig's blood. Whoever burns incense is like someone who worships an idol. People have certainly chosen their own ways, and they delight in detestable things.

Then everyone who did not believe the truth, but was delighted with wickedness, will be condemned.

But she that gives herself to pleasure is dead while she lives.

traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;

He chose to share the bad treatment with the people of God, rather than enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season.

You ask and do not receive because you ask wrongly (with bad motives) that you may spend it on your pleasures.

They suffer wrong as their reward for wrongdoing. They are men that count it pleasure to revel in the daytime. They are spots and blemishes, reveling in their deceptions while they feast with you. They have eyes full of adultery that cannot cease from sin! They entice unsteady persons. Their hearts are full of covetousness. They are children of cursing.