'Loved' in the Bible

Jehovah, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thy glory dwelleth.

Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated wickedness; therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy companions.

He hath chosen our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. Selah.

Thou hast loved evil rather than good, lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah.

Thou hast loved all devouring words, O deceitful tongue!

But chose the tribe of Judah, the mount Zion which he loved;

And he loved cursing; so let it come unto him. And he delighted not in blessing; and let it be far from him.

And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved;

And I will lift up my hands unto thy commandments, which I have loved, and I will meditate in thy statutes.

See how I have loved thy precepts: quicken me, O Jehovah, according to thy loving-kindness.