14 occurrences in 13 translations

'Pleasure' in the Bible

Come, let us take our pleasure in love till the morning, having joy in love's delights.

Verse ConceptsdrinkingSearchingDaybreakUntil DaybreakLoveloversloving

The king has pleasure in a servant who does wisely, but his wrath is against him who is a cause of shame.

Verse ConceptsServanthood, In SocietyGood KingsAccessservanthood

Foolishness is joy to him who is without heart and lacks [intelligent, common] sense,But a man of understanding walks uprightly [making his course straight].

Verse ConceptsDiscernment, Nature OfDestitutesWisdom, Human Importance

Kings take pleasure in righteous speech; they treasure a person who speaks what is upright.

Verse ConceptsFlatteryLipsPleasureTrustworthinessGood KingsAccessTelling The Truth

He that separateth himself seeketh his pleasure, he is vehement against all sound wisdom.

Verse ConceptsSelf IndulgenceSelfishnessPeople Parting

Have you found [pleasure sweet like] honey? Eat only as much as you need,Otherwise, being filled excessively, you vomit it.

Verse ConceptsExcessSelf DenialDietsOverweightObesityHoneyMore Than EnoughCandyovereating

When evil men are in power, wrongdoing is increased; but the upright will have pleasure when they see their downfall.

Verse ConceptsEvil AssociationsDownfallrebellion

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