What Does the Bible Say About Delight In The Law Of The Lord?

Psalm 1:1-6 ESV / 10 helpful votes

Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. The wicked are not so, but are like chaff that the wind drives away. Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous; ...

Psalm 1:1-3 ESV / 7 helpful votes

Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.

2 Timothy 3:16 ESV / 5 helpful votes

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

Psalm 1:2 ESV / 5 helpful votes

But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.

Joshua 1:8 ESV / 5 helpful votes

This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.

Romans 7:22 ESV / 3 helpful votes

For I delight in the law of God, in my inner being,

John 3:16 ESV / 3 helpful votes

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

Psalm 119:1 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord!

James 4:7 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Hebrews 12:14-15 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled;

2 Timothy 3:17 ESV / 2 helpful votes

That the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.

Philippians 4:19 ESV / 2 helpful votes

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:8 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

Philippians 1:6 ESV / 2 helpful votes

And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 2:8 ESV / 2 helpful votes

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,

Ephesians 1:3 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,

2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV / 2 helpful votes

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

Romans 10:17 ESV / 2 helpful votes

So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.

Romans 8:28 ESV / 2 helpful votes

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

John 13:17 ESV / 2 helpful votes

If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.

Luke 24:44 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Then he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled.”

Matthew 11:28-30 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Psalm 119:15 ESV / 2 helpful votes

I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways.

Psalm 77:12 ESV / 2 helpful votes

I will ponder all your work, and meditate on your mighty deeds.

Psalm 63:6 ESV / 2 helpful votes

When I remember you upon my bed, and meditate on you in the watches of the night;

Psalm 34:14 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.

Psalm 27:6 ESV / 2 helpful votes

And now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me, and I will offer in his tent sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make melody to the Lord.

Psalm 1:3 ESV / 2 helpful votes

He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.

Psalm 1:1 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers;

Deuteronomy 4:29 ESV / 1 helpful vote

But from there you will seek the Lord your God and you will find him, if you search after him with all your heart and with all your soul.

31 Bible Verses about Delight In The Law Of The Lord

Psalm 1:1-6 ESV / 10 helpful votes

Psalm 1:1-3 ESV / 7 helpful votes

2 Timothy 3:16 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Psalm 1:2 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Joshua 1:8 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Romans 7:22 ESV / 3 helpful votes

John 3:16 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Psalm 119:1 ESV / 3 helpful votes

James 4:7 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Hebrews 12:14-15 ESV / 2 helpful votes

2 Timothy 3:17 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Philippians 4:19 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Philippians 4:8 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Philippians 1:6 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Ephesians 2:8 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Ephesians 1:3 ESV / 2 helpful votes

2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV / 2 helpful votes

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Romans 10:17 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Romans 8:28 ESV / 2 helpful votes

John 13:17 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Luke 24:44 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Matthew 11:28-30 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Psalm 119:15 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Psalm 77:12 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Psalm 63:6 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Psalm 34:14 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Psalm 27:6 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Psalm 1:3 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Psalm 1:1 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Deuteronomy 4:29 ESV / 1 helpful vote

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Psalm 1:1-6 ESV / 10 helpful votes

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John 13:17 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Luke 24:44 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Matthew 11:28-30 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Psalm 119:15 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Psalm 77:12 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Psalm 63:6 ESV / 2 helpful votes

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