Psalms 147:11

In 11 translations

BSB

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

KJV

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

WEB

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

ASV

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

LSV

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

YLT

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

DBY

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

DRC146:11

The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him: and in them that hope in his mercy.

GNV

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

JPS

The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear Him, in those that wait for His mercy.

LXXE146:11

The Lord takes pleasure in them that fear him, and in all that hope in his mercy.

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WLC

רוֹצֶ֣ה יְ֭הוָה אֶת־יְרֵאָ֑יו אֶת־הַֽמְיַחֲלִ֥ים לְחַסְדּֽוֹ׃

LXX-Br146:11

Εὐδοκεῖ Κύριος ἐν τοῖς φοβουμένοις αὐτὸν, καὶ ἐν πᾶσιν τοῖς ἐλπιζουσιν ἐπὶ τὸ ἔλεος αὐτοῦ.

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• Psalms 33:18Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion
• Malachi 3:16–17At that time those who feared the LORD spoke with one another, and the LORD listened and heard them. So a scroll of remembrance was written before Him regarding those who feared the LORD and honored His name. “They…
• Zephaniah 3:17The 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.”
• Psalms 149:4For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation.
• Psalms 35:27May 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 62:4No 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.
• Psalms 33:22May Your loving devotion rest on us, O LORD, as we put our hope in You.
• Proverbs 11:20The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delight.
• 1 Peter 1:17Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.
• 1 Peter 3:4but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.
• 1 Peter 1:13Therefore 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.
• Proverbs 31:30Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

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