Psalm 147:11

New English Translation

The Lord takes delight in his faithful followers, and in those who wait for his loyal love.

Cross References

Psalm 149:4

For the Lord takes delight in his people; he exalts the oppressed by delivering them.

Psalm 33:18

Look, the Lord takes notice of his loyal followers, those who wait for him to demonstrate his faithfulness

Psalm 33:22

May we experience your faithfulness, O Lord, for we wait for you.

Psalm 35:27

May those who desire my vindication shout for joy and rejoice! May they continually say, “May the Lord be praised, for he wants his servant to be secure.”

Proverbs 11:20

The Lord abhors those who are perverse in heart, but those who are blameless in their ways are his delight.

Proverbs 31:30

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

Isaiah 62:4

You will no longer be called, “Abandoned,” and your land will no longer be called “Desolate.” Indeed, you will be called “My Delight is in Her,” and your land “Married.” For the Lord will take delight in you, and your land will be married to him.

Zephaniah 3:17

The Lord your God is in your midst; he is a warrior who can deliver. He takes great delight in you; he renews you by his love; he shouts for joy over you.”

Numbers 14:8

If the Lord delights in us, then he will bring us into this land and give it to us – a land that is flowing with milk and honey.

1 Peter 1:13

Therefore, get your minds ready for action by being fully sober, and set your hope completely on the grace that will be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed.

1 Peter 1:17

And if you address as Father the one who impartially judges according to each one’s work, live out the time of your temporary residence here in reverence.

1 Peter 3:4

but the inner person of the heart, the lasting beauty of a gentle and tranquil spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.