108 Bible verses about Delighting in the Lord

Psalm 37:4 says, "Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." Think about what it really means to delight in something. It's about experiencing deep happiness and satisfaction in what brings you true joy. And the Bible teaches us that true joy is only found in God.

When you delight in God, it puts everything else into perspective. Your worries and struggles become smaller because you recognize that He's ultimately in control. It strengthens your relationship with Him, draws you closer to His presence, and helps you trust His promises completely.

Delighting in God also cultivates an attitude of gratitude. You start to see all the good things in your life as blessings from His love and care. It doesn't mean ignoring your responsibilities or pretending challenges don't exist. Instead, it's about finding the strength and wisdom in Him to face them with confidence and a positive outlook.

Truly, delighting in God leads to a full and meaningful life. It's where you'll find genuine satisfaction and discover the purpose He has for you. So, in the midst of all the demands and distractions of this world, remember that only in God will you find the delight your heart truly longs for.

I will take pleasure in your laws and remember your words.

When you spoke to me, I was glad to obey, because I belong to you, the Lord All-Powerful.

and say, “Trust the Lord! If you are his favorite, let him protect you and keep you safe.”

Always be glad because of the Lord! I will say it again: Be glad.

You have shown me the path to life, and you make me glad by being near to me. Sitting at your right side, I will always be joyful.

I celebrate and shout because of my Lord God. His saving power and justice are the very clothes I wear. They are more beautiful than the jewelry worn by a bride or groom.

Do what the Lord wants, and he will give you your heart's desire.

‘I enjoy pleasing you. Your Law is in my heart.’ ”

Instead, they find happiness in the Teaching of the Lord, and they think about it day and night.

Shout praises to the Lord! The Lord blesses everyone who worships him and gladly obeys his teachings.

Hannah prayed: You make me strong and happy, Lord. You rescued me. Now I can be glad and laugh at my enemies.

Nehemiah told the people, “Enjoy your good food and wine and share some with those who didn't have anything to bring. Don't be sad! This is a special day for the Lord, and he will make you happy and strong.”

I ask only one thing, Lord: Let me live in your house every day of my life to see how wonderful you are and to pray in your temple.

They captured strong cities and rich farmland; they took furnished houses, as well as cisterns, vineyards, olive orchards, and numerous fruit trees. They ate till they were satisfied, and they celebrated your abundant blessings.

Discover for yourself that the Lord is kind. Come to him for protection, and you will be glad.

Then you will truly enjoy knowing the Lord. He will let you rule from the highest mountains and bless you with the land of your ancestor Jacob. The Lord has spoken!

Direct me by your commands! I love to do what you say.

God Most High, I will rejoice; I will celebrate and sing because of you.

and you will find happiness by worshiping him.

If I had not found happiness in obeying your Law, I would have died in misery.

And when I was burdened with worries, you comforted me and made me feel secure.

The Lord doesn't care about the strength of horses or powerful armies.

Why waste your money on what really isn't food? Why work hard for something that doesn't satisfy? Listen carefully to me, and you will enjoy the very best foods.

My people, you love to wander away; you don't even try to stay close to me. So now I will reject you and punish you for your sins. I, the Lord, have spoken.

I was right beside the Lord, helping him plan and build. I made him happy each day, and I was happy at his side.

I was pleased with his world and pleased with its people.

Our God, no one is like you. We are all that is left of your chosen people, and you freely forgive our sin and guilt. You don't stay angry forever; you're glad to have pity

I love your commands! They bring me happiness.

They will always be my most prized possession and my source of joy.

I pray that God, who gives hope, will bless you with complete happiness and peace because of your faith. And may the power of the Holy Spirit fill you with hope.

The Lord's instruction is right; it makes our hearts glad. His commands shine brightly, and they give us light.

If you do what the Lord wants, he will make certain each step you take is sure.

You have never seen Jesus, and you don't see him now. But still you love him and have faith in him, and no words can tell how glad and happy

I have told you this to make you as completely happy as I am.

You are my place of safety and my shield. Your word is my only hope.

because everything you do makes me happy, and I sing joyful songs.

Be joyful and sing as you come in to worship the Lord!

The Lord is pleased with his people, and he gives victory to those who are humble.

The Lord your God wins victory after victory and is always with you. He celebrates and sings because of you, and he will refresh your life with his love.”

Obeying your instructions brings as much happiness as being rich.

And so your good people should celebrate and shout.

This day belongs to the Lord! Let's celebrate and be glad today.

I will sing joyful praises and be filled with excitement like a guest at a banquet.

I think about you, God, before I go to sleep, and my thoughts turn to you during the night.

I trust you to save me, Lord God, and I won't be afraid. My power and my strength come from you, and you have saved me.”

With great joy, you people will get water from the well of victory.

but I will still celebrate because the Lord God is my Savior.

You make our hearts glad because we trust you, the only God.

because they bring happiness like treasures taken in war.

And in addition to everything else, we are happy because God sent our Lord Jesus Christ to make peace with us.

Finally, my dear friends, be glad that you belong to the Lord. It doesn't bother me to write the same things to you that I have written before. In fact, it is for your own good.

I celebrate and shout because you are kind. You saw all my suffering, and you cared for me.

You are the Lord's people! So celebrate and praise the only God.

Give honor and praise to the Lord, whose power and beauty fill his holy temple.”

You have given him blessings that will last forever, and you have made him glad by being so near to him.

You are the one we trust to bring about justice; above all else we want your name to be honored.

As a deer gets thirsty for streams of water, I truly am thirsty for you, my God.

Always be joyful

and never stop praying.

Whatever happens, keep thanking God because of Jesus Christ. This is what God wants you to do.

I will celebrate and be joyful because you, Lord, have saved me.

One day in your temple is better than a thousand anywhere else. I would rather serve in your house, than live in the homes of the wicked.

But don't be happy because evil spirits obey you. Be happy that your names are written in heaven!

Our Lord, you bless those who join in the festival and walk in the brightness of your presence.

We are happy all day because of you, and your saving power brings honor to us.

Then, because you belong to Christ Jesus, God will bless you with peace that no one can completely understand. And this peace will control the way you think and feel.

Your laws are my greatest joy! I follow their advice.

I hope my thoughts will please you, because you are the one who makes me glad.

Your teachings are sweeter than honey.

I love and obey your laws with all my heart.

Let me prosper with the rest of your chosen ones, as they celebrate with pride because they belong to you.

Let your hope make you glad. Be patient in time of trouble and never stop praying.

God's Spirit makes us loving, happy, peaceful, patient, kind, good, faithful,

You are my strong shield, and I trust you completely. You have helped me, and I will celebrate and thank you in song.

You have not asked for anything in this way before, but now you must ask in my name. Then it will be given to you, so you will be completely happy.

To everyone who is thirsty, he gives something to drink; to everyone who is hungry, he gives good things to eat.

You have rescued me! I will celebrate and shout, singing praises to you with all my heart.

We are writing to tell you these things, because this makes us truly happy.

I am in deep distress, but I love your teachings.

The Lord God of Jacob blesses everyone who trusts him and depends on him.

Our Lord and our God, you give these blessings to all who worship you.

The Lord is King! Tell the earth to celebrate and all islands to shout.

The people the Lord has rescued will come back singing as they enter Zion. Happiness will be a crown everyone will always wear. They will celebrate and shout because all sorrows and worries will be gone far away.

Those liars have no sense, but I find happiness in your Law.

Happiness makes you smile; sorrow can crush you.

Celebrate and be glad forever! I am creating a Jerusalem, full of happy people.

I will celebrate with Jerusalem and all its people; there will be no more crying or sorrow in that city.

You have turned my sorrow into joyful dancing. No longer am I sad and wearing sackcloth.

A thief comes only to rob, kill, and destroy. I came so everyone would have life, and have it fully.

He has shown me the path to life, and he makes me glad by being near me.”

Though Zion is in ruins, the Lord will bring comfort, and the city will be as lovely as the garden of Eden that he provided. Then Zion will celebrate; it will be thankful and sing joyful songs.

You give your guests a feast in your house, and you serve a tasty drink that flows like a river.

If you know what you're doing, you will prosper. God blesses everyone who trusts him.

And so we celebrated because the Lord had indeed worked miracles for us.

Then I will worship at your altar because you make me joyful. You are my God, and I will praise you. Yes, I will praise you as I play my harp.

I love to obey your Law! Have mercy and let me live.

I am waiting for you to save me, Lord. Your Law makes me happy.

but the poor will take the land and enjoy a big harvest.

and I am glad because of God my Savior.

Your love means more than life to me, and I praise you.

Our Lord, you have made your nation stronger. Because of you, its people are glad and celebrate like workers at harvest time or like soldiers dividing up what they have taken.

God blesses everyone who has wisdom and common sense.

When morning comes, let your love satisfy all our needs. Then we can celebrate and be glad for what time we have left.

You have helped me, and I sing happy songs in the shadow of your wings.

God's kingdom isn't about eating and drinking. It is about pleasing God, about living in peace, and about true happiness. All this comes from the Holy Spirit.

You are so famous that they will sing about the things you have done.

I would rather obey you than to have a thousand pieces of silver and gold.

You bless your chosen ones, and you invite them to live near you in your temple. We will enjoy your house, the sacred temple.

Sing joyful songs to the Lord! Praise the mighty rock where we are safe.

Then God got tired of them and said, “You never show good sense, and you don't understand what I want you to do.”

In his anger, God told them, “You people will never enter my place of rest.”

Come to worship him with thankful hearts and songs of praise.

Your faith in the Lord and your service are like a sacrifice offered to him. And my own blood may have to be poured out with the sacrifice. If this happens, I will be glad and rejoice with you.

In the same way, you should be glad and rejoice with me.

Celebrate and worship his holy name with all your heart.

Deep in my heart I long for your temple, and with all that I am I sing joyful songs to you.

You give peace of mind to all who love your Law. Nothing can make them fall.

Why am I discouraged? Why am I restless? I trust you, Lord! And I will praise you again because you help me, and you are my God.

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