Psalm 147:11

Modern English Version

The Lord takes pleasure in those who fear Him, in those who hope in His mercy.

Cross References

Psalm 149:4

For the Lord takes pleasure in His people; He will beautify the meek with salvation.

Psalm 33:18

Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, on those who hope in His lovingkindness,

Psalm 33:22

Let Your lovingkindness, O  Lord, be upon us, just as we hope in You.

Psalm 35:27

Let those who favor my vindication shout for joy and be glad; let them say continually, “Let the Lord be magnified, who delights in the peace of His servant.”

Proverbs 11:20

The perverse in heart are an abomination to the Lord, but the blameless in their ways are His delight.

Proverbs 31:30

Charm is deceitful, and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.

Isaiah 62:4

You shall no more be termed Forsaken, nor shall your land be termed Desolate; but you shall be called My Delight Is In Her, and your land Married; for the Lord delights in you, and your land shall be married.

Zephaniah 3:17

The Lord your God is in your midst, a Mighty One, who will save. He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will renew you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.

Numbers 14:8

If the Lord delights in us, then He will bring us into this land and give it to us, a land which flows with milk and honey.

1 Peter 1:13

Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be sober, and set your hope fully upon the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 1:17

And if you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your sojourning.

1 Peter 3:4

But let it be the hidden nature of the heart, that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.