Psalm 147:11 “The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving de…”

Psalm 147:11

The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.

World English Bible

The LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his loving kindness.

American Standard Version

Jehovah taketh pleasure in them that fear him, In those that hope in his lovingkindness.

Geneva Bible 1599

But the Lord deliteth in them that feare him, and attende vpon his mercie.

Darby Translation

Jehovah taketh pleasure in those that fear him, in those that hope in his loving-kindness.

Young's Literal Translation

Jehovah is pleased with those fearing Him, With those waiting for His kindness.

Bible in Basic English

The Lord takes pleasure in his worshippers, and in those whose hope is in his mercy.

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Cross references

“taketh”

Zephaniah 3:17 Psalm 149:4 Psalm 35:27 Isaiah 62:4 Proverbs 11:20 1 Peter 3:4

Zephaniah 3:17 · BSB

The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.”

Psalm 149:4 · BSB

For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation.

Psalm 35:27 · BSB

May those who favor my vindication shout for joy and gladness; may they always say, “Exalted be the LORD who delights in His servant’s well-being.”

Isaiah 62:4 · BSB

No longer will you be called Forsaken, nor your land named Desolate; but you will be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for the LORD will take delight in you, and your land will be His bride.

Proverbs 11:20 · BSB

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

1 Peter 3:4 · BSB

but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.

“fear”

Psalm 33:18 Psalm 33:22 1 Peter 1:17 1 Peter 1:13

Psalm 33:18 · BSB

Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion

Psalm 33:22 · BSB

May Your loving devotion rest on us, O LORD, as we put our hope in You.

1 Peter 1:17 · BSB

Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.

1 Peter 1:13 · BSB

Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

10He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man.

12Exalt the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise your God, O Zion!

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