Parallel Verses
Amplified
The Lord favors those who fear and worship Him [with awe-inspired reverence and obedience],
Those who wait for His mercy and lovingkindness.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
Holman Bible
those who put their hope in His faithful love.
International Standard Version
But the LORD is pleased with those who fear him, with those who depend on his gracious love.
A Conservative Version
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.
Bible in Basic English
The Lord takes pleasure in his worshippers, and in those whose hope is in his mercy.
Darby Translation
Jehovah taketh pleasure in those that fear him, in those that hope in his loving-kindness.
Julia Smith Translation
Jehovah being delighted in those fearing him, in those hoping for his mercy.
King James 2000
The LORD takes pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Yahweh takes pleasure in those who fear him, the ones who hope for his loyal love.
Modern King James verseion
Jehovah takes pleasure in those who fear Him, who hope in His mercy.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But the LORD's delight is in them that fear him, and put their trust in his mercy.
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.
The Emphasized Bible
Yahweh, hath pleasure, in them who revere him, in them who wait for his lovingkindness.
Webster
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
Jehovah is pleased with those fearing Him, With those waiting for His kindness.
Themes
Fear of God » Promises concerning
Godly Fear » Those who have » Afford pleasure to God
Hope » Those that hope in the lord
the Joy of God over his people » On account of their » Hope in his mercy
the Joy of God over his people » On account of their » Fear of him
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 147:11
Verse Info
Context Readings
Praise To Yahweh For His Providence
10
He does not delight in the strength (military power) of the horse,
Nor does He take pleasure in the legs (strength) of a man.
The Lord favors those who fear and worship Him [with awe-inspired reverence and obedience],
Those who wait for His mercy and lovingkindness.
Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem!
Praise your God, O Zion!
Names
Cross References
Psalm 33:18
Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon those who fear Him [and worship Him with awe-inspired reverence and obedience],
On those who hope [confidently] in His compassion and lovingkindness,
Psalm 149:4
For the Lord takes pleasure in His people;
He will beautify the humble with salvation.
Proverbs 31:30
Charm and grace are deceptive, and [superficial] beauty is vain,
But a woman who fears the Lord [reverently worshiping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect], she shall be praised.
Psalm 33:22
Let Your [steadfast] lovingkindness, O Lord, be upon us,
In proportion as we have
Psalm 35:27
Let them shout for joy and rejoice, who favor my vindication and want what is right for me;
Let them say continually, “Let the Lord be magnified, who delights and takes pleasure in the prosperity of His servant.”
Zephaniah 3:17
“The Lord your God is in your midst,
A Warrior who saves.
He will rejoice over you with joy;
He will be quiet in His love [making no mention of your past sins],
He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy.
Malachi 3:16-17
Then those who feared the Lord [with awe-filled reverence] spoke to one another; and the Lord paid attention and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him of those who fear the Lord [with an attitude of reverence and respect] and who esteem His name.
Proverbs 11:20
The perverse in heart are repulsive and shamefully vile to the Lord,
But those who are blameless and above reproach in their walk are His delight!
Isaiah 62:4
It will no longer be said of you [Judah], “Azubah (Abandoned),”
Nor will it any longer be said of your land, “Shemamah (Desolate)”;
But you will be called, “Hephzibah (My Delight is in Her),”
And your land, “
For the Lord delights in you,
And to Him your land will be married [owned and protected by the Lord].
1 Peter 1:13
So prepare your minds for action, be completely sober [in spirit—steadfast, self-disciplined, spiritually and morally alert], fix your hope completely on the grace [of God] that is coming to you when Jesus Christ is revealed.
1 Peter 1:17
If you address as Father, the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in [reverent] fear [of Him] and with profound respect for Him throughout the time of your stay on earth.
1 Peter 3:4
but let it be [the inner beauty of] the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality and unfading charm of a gentle and peaceful spirit, [one that is calm and self-controlled, not overanxious, but serene and spiritually mature] which is very precious in the sight of God.