15 occurrences in 13 translations

'Pleasing' in the Bible

The lips of the righteous know a pleasing thing, And the mouth of the wicked perverseness!

Verse ConceptsLipsSpeech, Positive Aspects OfObscenity

Whoso is earnestly seeking good Seeketh a pleasing thing, And whoso is seeking evil -- it meeteth him.

Verse ConceptsFruits Of SinSeeking For Abstract ThingsFavorpositivity

Evil plans and thoughts of the wicked are exceedingly vile and offensive to the Lord,But pure words are pleasant words to Him.

Verse ConceptsImagination, Inward DesiresEvil PlansSpeaking, Wisdom InAbominations, To GodThoughts Of The WickedGod Knowing the Human HeartThe MindThoughts

The wise-hearted will be named men of good sense: and by pleasing words learning is increased.

Verse ConceptsSpeech, Power And Significance OfWisdom, Human ImportanceCharacter Of SaintsEnticingDiscernment

For it is pleasing if you keep them within youand if they are constantly on your lips.

Verse ConceptsReady To Speak

The food which you have taken will come up again, and your pleasing words will be wasted.

Verse ConceptsCompliments

But there will be delight for those who convict the guilty, and a pleasing blessing will come on them.

Verse ConceptsBlessingReproving Peoplerebuking

Bible Theasaurus

Appreciated (3 instances)
Artistic (16 instances)
Delight (265 instances)
Gratifying (3 instances)
Please (495 instances)
Pleasing (207 instances)
Satisfying (29 instances)

Reverse Interlinear

Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
ἀρεστός 
Arestos 
Usage: 3

ἀπόλαυσις 
Apolausis 
to enjoy 9, enjoy the pleasures 9
Usage: 2

ἀρέσκεια 
Areskeia 
Usage: 1

ἀρέσκω 
Aresko 
Usage: 17

δοκέω 
Dokeo 
Usage: 45

εὐαρεστέω 
Euaresteo 
Usage: 3

εὐάρεστος 
Euarestos 
Usage: 9

εὐδοκέω 
Eudokeo 
Usage: 20

εὐδοκία 
Eudokia 
good pleasure , good will , seem good 9 , desire
Usage: 7

ἡδονή 
hedone 
Usage: 4

θέλημα 
thelema 
will , desire , pleasure
Usage: 45

σπαταλάω 
Spatalao 
live in pleasure , be wanton
Usage: 2

συνευδοκέω 
suneudokeo 
Usage: 5

τρυφάω 
Truphao 
Usage: 1

φιλήδονος 
Philedonos 
Usage: 1

χάρις 
Charis 
Usage: 151

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