Psalm 147:11
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The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.
In other translations
The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.
Hebrew words
Word by word from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0. Hebrew reads right to left.
Related verses
- Psalm 33:18Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion
- Malachi 3:16-1716 Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another: and the Lord hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the Lord, and that thought upon his name. 17 And they shall be mine, saith the Lord of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.16 At that time those who feared the LORD spoke with one another, and the LORD listened and heard them. So a scroll of remembrance was written before Him regarding those who feared the LORD and honored His name. 17 “They will be Mine,” says the LORD of Hosts, “on the day when I prepare My treasured possession. And I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him.
- Zephaniah 3:17The 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.The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.”
- Psalm 149:4For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation.
- Psalm 35:27Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.May those who favor my vindication shout for joy and gladness; may they always say, “Exalted be the LORD who delights in His servant’s well-being.”
- Isaiah 62:4Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzi–bah, and thy land Beulah: for the Lord delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married.No longer will you be called Forsaken, nor your land named Desolate; but you will be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for the LORD will take delight in you, and your land will be His bride.
- Psalm 33:22Let thy mercy, O LORD, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.May Your loving devotion rest on us, O LORD, as we put our hope in You.
- Proverbs 11:20They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the Lord: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delight.
- 1 Peter 1:17And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.
- 1 Peter 3:4But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.
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