Psalms 147:11

KJV1611 – Modern English

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

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  • Ps 33:18 : 18 Behold, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his mercy,
  • Ps 149:4 : 4 For the LORD takes pleasure in his people: he will beautify the humble with salvation.
  • Zeph 3:17 : 17 The LORD your God in the midst of you is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over you with joy; he will rest in his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.
  • Mal 3:16-17 : 16 Then those who feared the LORD spoke often one to another: and the LORD listened and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for those who feared the LORD and thought upon his name. 17 And they shall be mine, says the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spares his own son who serves him.
  • Ps 35:27 : 27 Let them shout for joy and be glad, who favor my righteous cause; yes, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, who has pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.
  • Prov 31:30 : 30 Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.
  • Isa 62:4 : 4 You shall no longer be called Forsaken; nor shall your land any longer be called Desolate: but you shall be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah: for the LORD delights in you, and your land shall be married.
  • Ps 33:22 : 22 Let your mercy, O LORD, be upon us, according to our hope in you.
  • 1 Pet 1:13 : 13 Therefore, gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully on the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Ps 147:10
    81%

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

  • Ps 33:18
    80%

    18Behold, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his mercy,

  • Ps 149:2-4
    3 verses
    78%

    2Let Israel rejoice in him who made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.

    3Let them praise his name with the dance: let them sing praises to him with the tambourine and harp.

    4For the LORD takes pleasure in his people: he will beautify the humble with salvation.

  • Ps 112:1
    77%

    1Praise the LORD. Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments.

  • Ps 111:2
    76%

    2The works of the LORD are great, sought out by all who have pleasure in them.

  • Ps 2:11
    74%

    11Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

  • Ps 119:74
    74%

    74Those who fear You will be glad when they see me, because I have hoped in Your word.

  • Ps 33:21-22
    2 verses
    73%

    21For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.

    22Let your mercy, O LORD, be upon us, according to our hope in you.

  • Ps 145:19
    73%

    19He will fulfill the desire of those who fear him; he also will hear their cry and will save them.

  • Ps 115:13
    73%

    13He will bless those who fear the LORD, both small and great.

  • Jer 17:7
    73%

    7Blessed is the man that trusts in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.

  • Ps 115:11
    72%

    11You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD; He is their help and their shield.

  • Ps 16:3
    72%

    3But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.'

  • Ps 64:10
    72%

    10The righteous shall be glad in the LORD and shall trust in Him; and all the upright in heart shall glory.

  • Ps 69:31-32
    2 verses
    72%

    31This also shall please the LORD better than an ox or bullock that has horns and hooves.

    32The humble shall see this and be glad; and your heart shall live that seek God.

  • Ps 146:5
    72%

    5Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:

  • Ps 103:13
    72%

    13As a father pities his children, so the LORD pities those who fear Him.

  • Ps 103:11
    72%

    11For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is His mercy toward those who fear Him.

  • Ps 147:12
    72%

    12Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise your God, O Zion.

  • Ps 128:4
    72%

    4Behold, thus shall the man be blessed who fears the LORD.

  • Prov 19:23
    72%

    23The fear of the LORD leads to life, and he who has it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

  • 1 Chr 16:27
    72%

    27Glory and honor are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place.

  • Luke 1:50
    72%

    50And His mercy is on those who fear Him from generation to generation.

  • 1 Chr 16:10
    71%

    10Glory in his holy name; let the heart of those who seek the LORD rejoice.

  • Ps 32:10-11
    2 verses
    71%

    10Many sorrows shall be to the wicked, but he who trusts in the LORD, mercy shall surround him.

    11Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous; shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart.

  • Ps 37:4
    71%

    4Delight yourself also in the LORD, and he shall give you the desires of your heart.

  • Ps 34:8-9
    2 verses
    71%

    8O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man who trusts in him.

    9O fear the LORD, you his saints: for there is no lack to those who fear him.

  • Ps 35:27
    71%

    27Let them shout for joy and be glad, who favor my righteous cause; yes, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, who has pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.

  • Ps 85:9
    71%

    9Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, that glory may dwell in our land.

  • Ps 40:4
    71%

    4Blessed is the man who makes the LORD his trust and does not respect the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.

  • Ps 25:14
    71%

    14The secret of the LORD is with those who fear Him, and He will show them His covenant.

  • Ps 111:10
    71%

    10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all those who do his commandments; his praise endures forever.

  • Ps 33:5
    71%

    5He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.

  • Ps 31:23
    71%

    23O love the LORD, all you his saints: for the LORD preserves the faithful, and abundantly rewards the proud doer.

  • Ps 105:3
    71%

    3Glory in his holy name: let the heart of those who seek the LORD rejoice.

  • Ps 135:3
    71%

    3Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises to his name; for it is pleasant.

  • Ps 31:19
    70%

    19Oh how great is your goodness, which you have laid up for those who fear you; which you have wrought for those who trust in you before the sons of men!

  • Prov 11:20
    70%

    20Those who are of a perverse heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the upright in their way are His delight.

  • Ps 31:7
    70%

    7I will be glad and rejoice in your mercy: for you have considered my trouble; you have known my soul in adversities;

  • Ps 21:1
    70%

    1The king shall rejoice in your strength, O LORD; and in your salvation, how greatly shall he rejoice!

  • Ps 128:1
    70%

    1Blessed is everyone who fears the LORD, who walks in His ways.

  • Ps 147:1
    70%

    1Praise the LORD: for it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant, and praise is fitting.

  • Ps 104:31
    70%

    31The glory of the LORD shall endure forever: the LORD shall rejoice in His works.

  • Ps 144:15
    70%

    15Happy is that people who are in such a case: yes, happy is that people whose God is the LORD.