Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version the LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love. New Living Translation No, the LORD’s delight is in those who fear him, those who put their hope in his unfailing love. English Standard Version but the LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love. Berean Standard Bible The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion. King James Bible The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy. New King James Version The LORD takes pleasure in those who fear Him, In those who hope in His mercy. New American Standard Bible The LORD favors those who fear Him, Those who wait for His faithfulness. NASB 1995 The LORD favors those who fear Him, Those who wait for His lovingkindness. NASB 1977 The LORD favors those who fear Him, Those who wait for His lovingkindness. Legacy Standard Bible Yahweh is pleased with those who fear Him, Those who wait for His lovingkindness. Amplified Bible The LORD favors those who fear and worship Him [with awe-inspired reverence and obedience], Those who wait for His mercy and lovingkindness. Christian Standard Bible The LORD values those who fear him, those who put their hope in his faithful love. Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD values those who fear Him, those who put their hope in His faithful love. American Standard Version Jehovah taketh pleasure in them that fear him, In those that hope in his lovingkindness. Contemporary English Version The LORD is pleased only with those who worship him and trust his love. English Revised Version The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy. GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD is pleased with those who fear him, with those who wait with hope for his mercy. Good News Translation but he takes pleasure in those who honor him, in those who trust in his constant love. International Standard Version But the LORD is pleased with those who fear him, with those who depend on his gracious love. Majority Standard Bible The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion. NET Bible The LORD takes delight in his faithful followers, and in those who wait for his loyal love. New Heart English Bible The LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his loving kindness. Webster's Bible Translation The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy. World English Bible Yahweh takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his loving kindness. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYHWH is pleased with those fearing Him, "" With those waiting for His kindness. Young's Literal Translation Jehovah is pleased with those fearing Him, With those waiting for His kindness. Smith's Literal Translation Jehovah being delighted in those fearing him, in those hoping for his mercy. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him: and in them that hope in his mercy. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Rather the LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him, those who put their hope in his mercy. New Revised Standard Version but the LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe LORD takes pleasure in those who revere him, in those who hope in his mercy. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated But LORD JEHOVAH delights in his worshipers and those who expect his grace. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear Him, In those that wait for His mercy. Brenton Septuagint Translation The Lord takes pleasure in them that fear him, and in all that hope in his mercy. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context It is Good to Sing Praises…10He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He takes no pleasure in the legpower of the man. 11The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion. 12Exalt the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise your God, O Zion!… Cross References Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Isaiah 26:3-4 You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. / Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal. Psalm 33:18-19 Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion / to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine. Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. 1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. Jeremiah 17:7-8 But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. / He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit. Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. Psalm 115:11 You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield. Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Matthew 6:25-34 Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? / Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? / Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? ... Psalm 34:9-10 Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing. / Young lions go lacking and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. Psalm 103:13 As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him. Treasury of Scripture The LORD takes pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy. taketh Psalm 35:27 Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant. Psalm 149:4 For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. Proverbs 11:20 They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight. fear Psalm 33:18,22 Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy; … 1 Peter 1:13,17 Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; … Jump to Previous Delights Favors Fear Fearing Hope Kindness Loving Loving-Kindness Mercy Pleased Pleasure Steadfast Unfailing Wait Waiting WorshippersJump to Next Delights Favors Fear Fearing Hope Kindness Loving Loving-Kindness Mercy Pleased Pleasure Steadfast Unfailing Wait Waiting WorshippersPsalm 147 1. The prophet exhorts to praise God for his care of the church4. His power and wisdom 6. His mercy 7. His providence 12. To praise him for his blessings upon the kingdom 15. For his power over the elements 19. And for his ordinances in the church The LORD delights The phrase "The LORD delights" emphasizes the personal and relational nature of God. The Hebrew word for "delights" is "רָצָה" (ratzah), which conveys a sense of pleasure and favor. This suggests that God is not distant or indifferent but actively takes pleasure in His creation, particularly in those who align themselves with His will. Historically, this reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where God’s delight is a response to the faithfulness and reverence of His people. in those who fear Him who put their hope in His loving devotion Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The LORDיְ֭הוָה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel is pleased רוֹצֶ֣ה (rō·w·ṣeh) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7521: To be pleased with, to satisfy a, debt with those who fear Him, יְרֵאָ֑יו (yə·rê·’āw) Adjective - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3373: Fearing, reverent who hope הַֽמְיַחֲלִ֥ים (ham·ya·ḥă·lîm) Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 3176: To wait, to be patient, hope in His loving devotion. לְחַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (lə·ḥas·dōw) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty Links Psalm 147:11 NIVPsalm 147:11 NLT Psalm 147:11 ESV Psalm 147:11 NASB Psalm 147:11 KJV Psalm 147:11 BibleApps.com Psalm 147:11 Biblia Paralela Psalm 147:11 Chinese Bible Psalm 147:11 French Bible Psalm 147:11 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 147:11 Yahweh takes pleasure in those who fear (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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