'Delight' in the Bible
As for the saints that are in the land, they are noble, and all my delight is in them.
He brought me out to a spacious place; he delivered me, for in me he takes delight.
The one who has innocent hands and a pure heart; the person who does not delight in what is false and does not swear an oath deceitfully.
Let those who delight in my vindication shout for joy and rejoice! Let them continuously say, "Magnify the LORD, who delights in giving peace to his servant."
Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
You take no delight in sacrifices and offerings you have prepared my ears to listen you require no burnt offerings or sacrifices for sin.
I delight to do your will, my God. Your Law is part of my inner being."
Indeed, you do not delight in sacrifices, or I would give them, nor do you desire burnt offerings.
They plan to cast him down from his exalted position. They delight in lies; their mouth utters blessings, while their heart is cursing. Interlude
Rebuke the wildlife that lives among the reeds, the nations that congregate like bulls and cows, humbling themselves with pieces of silver, for God scatters the nations that delight in battle.
Your servants take pleasure in its stones and delight in its debris.
He loved to curse may his curses return upon him! He took no delight in blessing others so may blessings be far from him.
May your mercies come to me that I may live, for your instruction is my delight.
Though trouble and anguish overwhelm me, your commands remain my delight.
He takes no delight in the strength of a horse, and gains no pleasure in the runner's swiftness.