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Bible Quotes About Wanting
17 Scripture verses about wanting from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.
Discover 19 powerful Bible verses about wanting. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential life circumstances topic.
17
Total Verses
7
Old Testament
10
New Testament
Top 10 Bible Quotes About Wanting
- Psalms 20:4 — “Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.”
- Psalms 21:2 — “Thou hast given him his heart's desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah.”
- Psalms 23:1 — “A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
- Psalms 34:10 — “The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing.”
- Psalms 37:4 — “Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”
- Proverbs 10:3 — “The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked. the substance: or, the wicked for their wickedness”
- Proverbs 10:24 — “The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.”
- Matthew 5:6 — “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.”
- Matthew 6:33 — “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
- Mark 11:24 — “Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.”
Subtopics of Wanting
wanting more
wanting to be married
wanting to get married
Old Testament Quotes About Wanting (7)
“Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.”
Psalms 20:4KJV
“Thou hast given him his heart's desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah.”
Psalms 21:2KJV
“A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
Psalms 23:1KJV
“The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing.”
Psalms 34:10KJV
“Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”
Psalms 37:4KJV
“The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked. the substance: or, the wicked for their wickedness”
“The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.”
New Testament Quotes About Wanting (10)
“Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.”
Matthew 5:6KJV
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
Matthew 6:33KJV
“Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.”
Mark 11:24KJV
“And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.”
Luke 12:15KJV
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
“Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.”
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
“Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. affection: or, mind”
“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”
Hebrews 13:5KJV
“Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.”
James 4:2KJV
Frequently Asked Questions About Wanting in the Bible
What does the Bible say about wanting?
The Bible contains 17 verses about wanting, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding wanting through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about wanting?
There are 17 Bible verses about wanting 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 wanting?
While many verses address wanting, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of wanting you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about wanting?
Wanting 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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