Psalm 149:4

Good News Translation

The Lord takes pleasure in his people; he honors the humble with victory.

Cross References

Psalm 117:2

His love for us is strong, and his faithfulness is eternal. Praise the Lord!

Psalm 132:16

I will bless her priests in all they do, and her people will sing and shout for joy.

Psalm 147:11

but he takes pleasure in those who honor him, in those who trust in his constant love.

Psalm 22:8

“You relied on the Lord,” they say. “Why doesn't he save you? If the Lord likes you, why doesn't he help you?”

Psalm 35:27

May those who want to see me acquitted shout for joy and say again and again, “How great is the Lord! He is pleased with the success of his servant.”

Psalm 90:17

Lord our God, may your blessings be with us. Give us success in all we do!

Proverbs 11:20

The Lord hates evil-minded people, but loves those who do right.

Song of Solomon 1:11

But we will make for you a chain of gold with ornaments of silver.

Isaiah 61:10

Jerusalem rejoices because of what the Lord has done. She is like a bride dressed for her wedding. God has clothed her with salvation and victory.

Jeremiah 32:41

I will take pleasure in doing good things for them, and I will establish them permanently in this land.

Zephaniah 3:17

The Lord your God is with you; his power gives you victory. The Lord will take delight in you, and in his love he will give you new life. He will sing and be joyful over you,

Hebrews 12:10

Our human fathers punished us for a short time, as it seemed right to them; but God does it for our own good, so that we may share his holiness.

1 Peter 3:4

Instead, your beauty should consist of your true inner self, the ageless beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of the greatest value in God's sight.

1 Peter 5:5

In the same way you younger people must submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you must put on the apron of humility, to serve one another; for the scripture says, “God resists the proud, but shows favor to the humble.”

Revelation 7:14

“I don't know, sir. You do,” I answered. He said to me, “These are the people who have come safely through the terrible persecution. They have washed their robes and made them white with the blood of the Lamb.