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 following your directions; I won't forget what you say. Gimel

When I received your messages, I ate them up! What you said made me really happy—I was delighted. I belong to you, Lord God Almighty!

“He trusts in the Lord—well then, let the Lord save him! If the Lord is such a friend, then let the Lord rescue him!”

Always be happy in the Lord—I repeat, Be happy!

You have shown me the path of life, filling me with joy with your presence and the delight of living with you forever.

I will happily celebrate in the Lord! My whole being will shout praises to my God. For he has dressed me with the clothing of salvation, and has wrapped around me a robe of goodness. I am like a bridegroom dressed for the wedding, like a bride wearing her jewels.

Find your happiness in the Lord, and he will give you what you want the most.

I am pleased to do your will, my God—your Law guides my mind.”

Instead they love to do what the law of the Lord says, and they think about it day and night.

Praise the Lord! Happy are those who respect the Lord, who love to do what he says!

Hannah prayed, “I'm so happy in the Lord! He has empowered me! Now I have plenty to say in answer to those who hate me. I celebrate your salvation!

Nehemiah went on, “Go and enjoy some good food and sweet drinks, and share some with those who don't have anything ready, because today is a special, holy day to our Lord. Don't be sad, for your strength comes from the Lord who makes you happy.”

I only ask the Lord for one thing: I just want to live in the house of the Lord throughout my life, contemplating the Lord's goodness and thinking about his Temple.

They captured fortified cities and fertile land. They took over houses full of valuable things, water cisterns, vineyards, olive groves, and many fruit trees. They ate until they were full, and grew fat. They were so happy at how good you were to them.

Taste, and you will see that the Lord is good! How happy are those who trust in his protection!

then you'll find the Lord is the one who truly makes you happy, and I will give you high positions on the earth and give you what I promised to Jacob, your forefather. I, the Lord, have spoken.

Lead me to follow your commands, for this is what I love to do

I will be glad and celebrate in you; I will sing praises to your wonderful nature, Most High God.

Then you will find delight in the Almighty, and be able to face him without feeling ashamed.

If I didn't love your teachings, my suffering would have killed me.

When my mind was full of worries, you comforted me and encouraged me.

The Lord doesn't appreciate the strength of war-horses or value human power.

Why are you spending money on what isn't food, and why work for something that doesn't satisfy you? Listen carefully to me: eat what is good, and you'll enjoy the very best food.

This is what the Lord says about his people: They really love to wander away from me—they don't even try to stop themselves. So the Lord refuses to accept them. Now he'll remember their guilty actions and punish them for their sins.

Then I was beside him as a master craftsman. I made him happy every day, and I was always full of joy in his presence.

I was so happy in the world he created, celebrating together with human beings.

Who is a God like you who forgives sin and passes over the rebellion of those who are left of his special people? You do not remain angry forever because you delight in showing faithful love.

I'm so happy for your instructions. I love them!

I will always hold on to what you say for your words make me really happy,

May the God of hope completely fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you will overflow with hope through the power of the Holy Spirit!

The Lord's instructions are right, making people glad. The Lord's commandments are sincere, helping people see what is good.

The Lord shows the right path to those who follow him, and is happy with the way they live.

You love him even though you have never seen him. Though you cannot see him now, you trust in him and you're filled with wonderful, indescribable happiness.

I've explained this to you so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.

You keep me safe and you defend me, your word gives me reason to hope.

You've made me so happy, Lord, because of all you've done for me! I sing for joy at what you've done!

Worship the Lord with gladness; come into his presence with joyful songs!

For the Lord enjoys his people; he honors the oppressed with salvation.

The Lord your God is among you as a mighty warrior who saves. He will be so happy with you. He will renew his love for you. He will celebrate over you with loud singing.

I enjoy your laws more than having plenty of money.

So be happy in the Lord and celebrate, you who do good. Shout for joy, all you who live right!

The Lord made this day happen! We will celebrate and be happy for it!

You satisfy me more than the richest food; I will praise you with joyful songs.

I think of you all night long as I lie on my bed meditating about you.

Look! God is my salvation! I will trust in him and I won't be afraid! For the Lord is my strength and song, and he has saved me!”

With great happiness you will take water from the well of salvation.

still I will be happy in the Lord, joyful in the God of my salvation.

We are so happy about him, for we trust in his holy character.

Your word makes me so happy—I'm like someone who discovers immense treasure.

In addition to this we now celebrate what God has done through our Lord Jesus Christ to reconcile us and make us his friends.

To sum up: my dear friends, delight in the Lord! It's not a burden for me to repeat these things to you—it's to keep you safe!

I will celebrate, happy in your love that never fails, for you have seen the problems I face and have paid attention to my troubles.

Be happy in the Lord, you who do right, and thank him for his holy nature!

Splendor and majesty are his; power and glory are in his sanctuary.

You give him blessings forever. He is full of joy because you are with him.

Yes, we follow your instructions, Lord, we put our hope in you. What we most want is to remember you and your wonderful character.

As a deer longs for flowing streams, so I long for you, God.

Always be full of joy,

never stop praying,

be thankful in every situation—because this is what God in Christ Jesus wants you to do.

Then I will be glad in the Lord; I will be happy in his salvation.

One day in your courts is better than a thousand anywhere else. I'd rather stand as a doorkeeper in the house of my God than live comfortably in the homes of the wicked.

But don't take delight that the spirits do what you tell them—just be glad that your names are written in heaven.”

How happy are those who know how to shout your praises, Lord. They live in the light of your presence.

They celebrate the person you are all day long, so glad that you do what's right.

Then the peace that comes from God, which is better than we can ever imagine, will protect your thoughts and attitudes in Christ Jesus.

Your laws make me happy—they are my wise advisors. Daleth

May he be pleased with my thoughts because I am happy in the Lord.

Your words taste so sweet to me! They are sweeter than honey to my mouth.

I obey your laws and love them very much.

Let me see your chosen people prosperous; let me be happy together with your nation; let me share in being proud of you with those who belong to you.

Remain cheerful in the hope you have, put up with the troubles that come, keep on praying.

But the Spirit produces fruit such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, trust,

The Lord is my strength and my shield. I trust in him and he helps me. I'm so happy, and I sing my thanks to him.

Until now you haven't asked for anything in my name, so ask and you shall receive, and your happiness will be complete.

For he gives drink to those who are thirsty, and food to those who are hungry.

I will shout for joy as I sing praises to you, for you have redeemed me.

We're writing to tell you about this in order to make our happiness complete.

When I have problems and sadness, your commands make me happy.

Happy are those who have the God of Jacob to help them—their hope is in the Lord their God—

The people who live like this will be happy. Happy are those whose God is the Lord.

The Lord reigns! Let the earth be glad, and distant lands be full of joy!

Those the Lord has set free will return, singing as they enter Jerusalem, wearing crowns of everlasting joy. They are overcome with thankfulness and happiness; sorrow and sadness simply disappear.

They are cold and unfeeling, but I love your law.

If you're happy inside, you'll have a cheerful face, but if you're sad, you look crushed.

Be glad, and be happy forever and ever in what I'm going to create, for I will make Jerusalem a delightful place, and its people a real joy.

I will be so happy over Jerusalem; I will celebrate among my people. The sound of weeping and cries for help won't ever be heard there again.

You have turned my weeping into dancing. You have taken off my clothes of sackcloth and dressed me in happiness,

The thief comes only to steal, kill, and destroy. I've come to bring you life, life full to overflowing.

You have revealed to me the ways of life. You will fill me with joy with your presence.’

The Lord will care for Zion and feel sorry about all her ruined places. He will make her wilderness like Eden, and her desert areas like the garden of the Lord. People there will have joy and happiness, giving thanks and singing sweet songs.

They gain strength from the wonderful food you provide in your house; you give them drink from your refreshing river.

Since I'm absolutely sure of this, I know that I'll stay here, remaining with you all to help you as your trust and delight in God grows,

If you pay attention to wise instruction you will do well; you'll be happy if you trust in the Lord.

The Lord certainly has done wonderful things for us. How happy we were!

I will go to God's altar, to God who makes me truly happy. I will praise you on the harp, God, my God.

Be compassionate to me so I may live, for I love your teachings.

I long for your salvation, Lord; your teachings make me happy.

The humble will own the land; they will live there happily, in peace and prosperity.

I am so happy with God my Savior,

Your trustworthy love is better than life itself; I will praise you.

You will make the nation grow enormously, and will make it extremely happy. The people will celebrate before you as people celebrate at harvest-time, as soldiers celebrate when dividing up what has been looted.

Happy are those who find wisdom and gain understanding,

Show us every morning your trustworthy love so we may be happy, full of joy throughout our lives.

For you are the one who helps me; I sing happily from under your wings.

for God's kingdom is not about eating and drinking, but about living right, having peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

They will sing about what the Lord has done and about the great glory of the Lord.

What you tell me to do is worth more to me than much gold and silver. Yodh

Happy are those you choose to keep close to you, those who live in your courts! We are delighted with the blessings we receive in your house, your holy Temple!

Come, let's sing for joy to the Lord! Let's shout in triumph to the rock of our salvation!

For forty years I was disgusted with that generation, and I said, ‘They are people who are unfaithful to me in their minds, and they refuse to accept my ways.’

So in my frustration I vowed, ‘They will certainly not enter my rest.’”

Let's go before him with thanksgiving! Let's sing loudly to him in celebration!

So even if I pour out my life as a sacrifice and offering so you may trust in God, I'm happy for it, and I'm glad together with all of you,

just as you have such joy and are glad with me.

Be proud of his holy character; be happy, all who come to the Lord!

I long, I ache, to be in the courts of the Lord. My mind and my body sing for joy to the living God.

Those who love your teachings have wonderful peace and nothing trips them up.

Why am I so discouraged? Why do I feel so sad? I will hope in God; I will praise him because he is the one who saves me—my God!

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