'Desire' in the Bible
"Because of the violence done to the oppressed, because of the painful cries of the needy, I will spring into action," says the Lord. "I will provide the safety they so desperately desire."
their troubles multiply, they desire other gods. I will not pour out drink offerings of blood to their gods, nor will I make vows in the name of their gods.
Lord, use your power to deliver me from these murderers, from the murderers of this world! They enjoy prosperity; you overwhelm them with the riches they desire. They have many children, and leave their wealth to their offspring.
May he grant your heart's desire; may he bring all your plans to pass!
You grant him his heart's desire; you do not refuse his request. (Selah)
I have asked the Lord for one thing -- this is what I desire! I want to live in the Lord's house all the days of my life, so I can gaze at the splendor of the Lord and contemplate in his temple.
May those who desire my vindication shout for joy and rejoice! May they continually say, "May the Lord be praised, for he wants his servant to be secure."
O Lord, you understand my heart's desire; my groaning is not hidden from you.
Look, you desire integrity in the inner man; you want me to possess wisdom.
Let me again experience the joy of your deliverance! Sustain me by giving me the desire to obey!
Certainly you do not want a sacrifice, or else I would offer it; you do not desire a burnt sacrifice.
Whom do I have in heaven but you? I desire no one but you on earth.
For forty years I was continually disgusted with that generation, and I said, 'These people desire to go astray; they do not obey my commands.'
He loved to curse others, so those curses have come upon him. He had no desire to bless anyone, so he has experienced no blessings.
The Lord's deeds are great, eagerly awaited by all who desire them.
When the wicked see this, they will worry; they will grind their teeth in frustration and melt away; the desire of the wicked will perish.
Give me a desire for your rules, rather than for wealth gained unjustly.
You open your hand, and fill every living thing with the food they desire.
He satisfies the desire of his loyal followers; he hears their cry for help and delivers them.