13 occurrences

'Desires' in the Bible

Then Saul replied, “Say this to David: ‘The king desires no other bride-price except 100 Philistine foreskins, to take revenge on his enemies.’” Actually, Saul intended to cause David’s death at the hands of the Philistines.

Verse ConceptsdaughtersForeskinsdowryMarriage, Customs ConcerningPlansHeartlessnessOne Hundred

Because his appetite is never satisfied,he does not let anything he desires escape.

Verse ConceptsStoringTreasureIndigestionGreed

May He give you what your heart desiresand fulfill your whole purpose.

Verse ConceptsPlansBirthdaysGod Giving FreelyCareer SuccessTrusting God's Plan

Lord, do not grant the desires of the wicked;do not let them achieve their goals.Otherwise, they will become proud.Selah

Verse ConceptsPlansEvil DevicesPsalm InterjectionsGod's PlanGods PlanGod's Plan For Uswickedness

What the wicked dreads will come to him,but what the righteous desire will be given to them.

Verse ConceptsFearPessimismPunishment, By GodFruits Of SinAnswered PromisesFear Is Due

The righteousness of the upright rescues them,but the treacherous are trapped by their own desires.

Verse ConceptsdesiresTrapDistinctives Of RighteousnessSalvation By Other ThingsGreed

One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires;he rebels against all sound judgment.

Verse ConceptsSelf IndulgenceSelfishnessPeople Parting

A wicked person desires evil;he has no consideration for his neighbor.

Verse ConceptsMercy, HumanEvil Desiresnagging

God gives a man riches, wealth, and honor so that he lacks nothing of all he desires for himself, but God does not allow him to enjoy them. Instead, a stranger will enjoy them. This is futile and a sickening tragedy.

Verse ConceptsUseless EndeavourSuffering From ForeignersGod Gives WealthTragedyBeing Happy And Enjoying LifeWealth And ProsperityEnjoying LifeMoney Blessingscatspossessionsempowerment

Because of his sinful greed I was angry,so I struck him; I was angry and hid;but he went on turning back to the desires of his heart.

Verse ConceptsCoveting, prohibition ofSin, Nature OfCharacter Of WickedHow Sin Comes With AfflictionsGod HidingCovetousnessGreed

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