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Bible Quotes About Delight

17 Scripture verses about delight from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

Discover 17 powerful Bible verses about delight. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential character & virtues topic.

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Top 10 Bible Quotes About Delight

  1. Deuteronomy 14:22 — “Thou shalt truly tithe all the increase of thy seed, that the field bringeth forth year by year.
  2. Job 22:23 — “If thou return to the Almighty, thou shalt be built up, thou shalt put away iniquity far from thy tabernacles.
  3. Psalms 1:2 — “But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
  4. Psalms 18:19 — “He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.
  5. Psalms 37:4 — “Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
  6. Psalms 37:10 — “For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be.
  7. Psalms 37:11 — “But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
  8. Psalms 40:8 — “I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart. within: Heb. in the midst of my bowels
  9. Psalms 43:3 — “O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles.
  10. Psalms 119:14 — “I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.

Old Testament Quotes About Delight (17)

Thou shalt truly tithe all the increase of thy seed, that the field bringeth forth year by year.
If thou return to the Almighty, thou shalt be built up, thou shalt put away iniquity far from thy tabernacles.
But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.
Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be.
But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart. within: Heb. in the midst of my bowels
O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles.
I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.
Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counsellors . my counsellors: Heb. men of my counsel
Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in mine affliction.
Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.
Then shalt thou delight thyself in the LORD; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.
But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.
Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.
The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing. rest: Heb. be silent

Frequently Asked Questions About Delight in the Bible

What does the Bible say about delight?
The Bible contains 17 verses about delight, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding delight through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about delight?
There are 17 Bible verses about delight in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.
What is the best Bible verse about delight?
While many verses address delight, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of delight you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about delight?
Delight is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 17 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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