Verse 2

Yet they seek{H1875}{(H8799)} me daily{H3117}{H3117}, and delight{H2654}{(H8799)} to know{H1847} my ways{H1870}, as a nation{H1471} that did{H6213}{(H8804)} righteousness{H6666}, and forsook{H5800}{(H8804)} not the ordinance{H4941} of their God{H430}: they ask{H7592}{(H8799)} of me the ordinances{H4941} of justice{H6664}; they take delight{H2654}{(H8799)} in approaching{H7132} to God{H430}.

Referenced Verses

  • Isa 29:13 : 13 Wherefore the Lord{H136} said{H559}{(H8799)}, Forasmuch{H3282} as this people{H5971} draw near{H5066}{(H8738)} me with their mouth{H6310}, and with their lips{H8193} do honour{H3513}{(H8765)} me, but have removed{H7368} their heart{H3820} far{H7368}{(H8765)} from me, and their fear{H3374} toward me is taught{H3925}{(H8794)} by the precept{H4687} of men{H582}:
  • Titus 1:16 : 16 They profess{G3670}{(G5719)} that they know{G1492}{(G5760)} God{G2316}; but{G1161} in works{G2041} they deny{G720}{(G5736)} him, being{G5607}{(G5752)} abominable{G947}, and{G2532} disobedient{G545}, and{G2532} unto{G4314} every{G3956} good{G18} work{G2041} reprobate{G96}.
  • Matt 15:7-9 : 7 Ye hypocrites{G5273}, well{G2573} did{G4395} Esaias{G2268} prophesy{G4395}{(G5656)} of{G4012} you{G5216}, saying{G3004}{(G5723)}, 8 This{G3778} people{G2992} draweth nigh{G1448}{(G5719)} unto me{G3427} with their{G846} mouth{G4750}, and{G2532} honoureth{G5091}{(G5719)} me{G3165} with their lips{G5491}; but{G1161} their{G846} heart{G2588} is{G568}{(G5719)} far{G4206} from{G575} me{G1700}. 9 But{G1161} in vain{G3155} they do worship{G4576}{(G5736)} me{G3165}, teaching{G1321}{(G5723)} for doctrines{G1319} the commandments{G1778} of men{G444}.
  • Mark 4:16-17 : 16 And{G2532} these{G3778} are they{G1526}{(G5748)} likewise{G3668} which are sown{G4687}{(G5746)} on{G1909} stony ground{G4075}; who{G3739}, when{G3752} they have heard{G191}{(G5661)} the word{G3056}, immediately{G2112} receive{G2983}{(G5719)} it{G846} with{G3326} gladness{G5479}; 17 And{G2532} have{G2192}{(G5719)} no{G3756} root{G4491} in{G1722} themselves{G1438}, and{G235} so endure{G1526}{(G5748)} but for a time{G4340}: afterward{G1534}, when affliction{G2347} or{G2228} persecution{G1375} ariseth{G1096}{(G5637)} for{G1223} the word's sake{G3056}, immediately{G2112} they are offended{G4624}{(G5743)}.
  • Mark 6:20 : 20 For{G1063} Herod{G2264} feared{G5399}{(G5711)} John{G2491}, knowing{G1492}{(G5761)} that he{G846} was a just{G1342} man{G435} and{G2532} an holy{G40}, and{G2532} observed{G4933}{(G5707)} him{G846}; and{G2532} when he heard{G191}{(G5660)} him{G846}, he did{G4160}{(G5707)} many things{G4183}, and{G2532} heard{G191}{(G5707)} him{G846} gladly{G2234}.
  • Mark 12:14 : 14 And{G1161} when they were come{G2064}{(G5631)}, they say{G3004}{(G5719)} unto him{G846}, Master{G1320}, we know{G1492}{(G5758)} that{G3754} thou art{G1488}{(G5748)} true{G227}, and{G2532}{G4671} carest{G3756}{G3199}{(G5719)} for{G4012} no man{G3762}: for{G1063} thou regardest{G991}{(G5719)} not{G3756} the person{G1519}{G4383} of men{G444}, but{G235} teachest{G1321}{(G5719)} the way{G3598} of God{G2316} in{G1909} truth{G225}: Is it lawful{G1832}{(G5748)} to give{G1325}{(G5629)} tribute{G2778} to Caesar{G2541}, or{G2228} not{G3756}?
  • John 5:35 : 35 He{G1565} was{G2258}{(G5713)} a burning{G2545}{(G5746)} and{G2532} a shining{G5316}{(G5723)} light{G3088}: and{G1161} ye{G5210} were willing{G2309}{(G5656)} for{G4314} a season{G5610} to rejoice{G21}{(G5677)} in{G1722} his{G846} light{G5457}.
  • Heb 6:4-6 : 4 For{G1063} it is impossible{G102} for those who were once{G530} enlightened{G5461}{(G5685)}, and{G5037} have tasted{G1089}{(G5666)} of the heavenly{G2032} gift{G1431}, and{G2532} were made{G1096}{(G5679)} partakers{G3353} of the Holy{G40} Ghost{G4151}, 5 And{G2532} have tasted{G1089}{(G5666)} the good{G2570} word{G4487} of God{G2316}, and{G5037} the powers{G1411} of the world{G165} to come{G3195}{(G5723)}, 6 If{G2532} they shall fall away{G3895}{(G5631)}, to renew them{G340}{(G5721)} again{G3825} unto{G1519} repentance{G3341}; seeing they crucify{G388} to themselves{G1438} the Son{G5207} of God{G2316} afresh{G388}{(G5723)}, and{G2532} put him to an open shame{G3856}{(G5723)}.
  • Jas 1:21-22 : 21 Wherefore{G1352} lay apart{G659}{(G5642)} all{G3956} filthiness{G4507} and{G2532} superfluity{G4050} of naughtiness{G2549}, and receive{G1209}{(G5663)} with{G1722} meekness{G4240} the engrafted{G1721} word{G3056}, which{G3588} is able{G1410}{(G5740)} to save{G4982}{(G5658)} your{G5216} souls{G5590}. 22 But{G1161} be ye{G1096}{(G5737)} doers{G4163} of the word{G3056}, and{G2532} not{G3361} hearers{G202} only{G3440}, deceiving{G3884}{(G5740)} your own selves{G1438}.
  • Jas 4:8 : 8 Draw nigh{G1448}{(G5657)} to God{G2316}, and{G2532} he will draw nigh{G1448}{(G5692)} to you{G5213}. Cleanse{G2511}{(G5657)} your hands{G5495}, ye sinners{G268}; and{G2532} purify{G48}{(G5657)} your hearts{G2588}, ye double minded{G1374}.
  • 1 Pet 2:1-2 : 1 Wherefore{G3767} laying aside{G659}{(G5642)} all{G3956} malice{G2549}, and{G2532} all{G3956} guile{G1388}, and{G2532} hypocrisies{G5272}, and{G2532} envies{G5355}, and{G2532} all{G3956} evil speakings{G2636}, 2 As{G5613} newborn{G738} babes{G1025}, desire{G1971}{(G5657)} the sincere{G97} milk{G1051} of the word{G3050}, that{G2443} ye may grow{G837}{(G5686)} thereby{G1722}{G846}:
  • Isa 48:1-2 : 1 Hear{H8085}{(H8798)} ye this, O house{H1004} of Jacob{H3290}, which are called{H7121}{(H8737)} by the name{H8034} of Israel{H3478}, and are come forth{H3318}{(H8804)} out of the waters{H4325} of Judah{H3063}, which swear{H7650}{(H8737)} by the name{H8034} of the LORD{H3068}, and make mention{H2142}{(H8686)} of the God{H430} of Israel{H3478}, but not in truth{H571}, nor in righteousness{H6666}. 2 For they call{H7121}{(H8738)} themselves of the holy{H6944} city{H5892}, and stay{H5564}{(H8738)} themselves upon the God{H430} of Israel{H3478}; The LORD{H3068} of hosts{H6635} is his name{H8034}.
  • Jer 42:2 : 2 And said{H559}{(H8799)} unto Jeremiah{H3414} the prophet{H5030}, Let, we beseech thee, our supplication{H8467} be accepted{H5307}{(H8799)} before{H6440} thee, and pray{H6419}{(H8690)} for us unto the LORD{H3068} thy God{H430}, even for all this remnant{H7611};(for we are left{H7604}{(H8738)} but a few{H4592} of many{H7235}{(H8687)}, as thine eyes{H5869} do behold{H7200}{(H8802)} us:)
  • Jer 42:20 : 20 For ye dissembled{H8582}{(H8689)} in your hearts{H5315}, when ye sent{H7971}{(H8804)} me unto the LORD{H3068} your God{H430}, saying{H559}{(H8800)}, Pray{H6419}{(H8690)} for us unto the LORD{H3068} our God{H430}; and according unto all that the LORD{H3068} our God{H430} shall say{H559}{(H8799)}, so declare{H5046}{(H8685)} unto us, and we will do{H6213}{(H8804)} it.
  • Ezek 33:30-33 : 30 Also, thou son{H1121} of man{H120}, the children{H1121} of thy people{H5971} still are talking{H1696}{(H8737)} against{H681} thee by the walls{H7023} and in the doors{H6607} of the houses{H1004}, and speak{H1696}{(H8765)} one{H2297} to another{H259}, every one{H376} to his brother{H251}, saying{H559}{(H8800)}, Come{H935}{(H8798)}, I pray you, and hear{H8085}{(H8798)} what is the word{H1697} that cometh forth{H3318}{(H8802)} from the LORD{H3068}. 31 And they come{H935}{(H8799)} unto thee as the people{H5971} cometh{H3996}, and they sit{H3427}{(H8799)} before{H6440} thee as my people{H5971}, and they hear{H8085}{(H8804)} thy words{H1697}, but they will not do{H6213}{(H8799)} them: for with their mouth{H6310} they shew{H6213}{(H8802)} much love{H5690}, but their heart{H3820} goeth{H1980}{(H8802)} after{H310} their covetousness{H1215}. 32 And, lo, thou art unto them as a very lovely{H5690} song{H7892} of one that hath a pleasant{H3303} voice{H6963}, and can play well{H2895}{(H8688)} on an instrument{H5059}{(H8763)}: for they hear{H8085}{(H8804)} thy words{H1697}, but they do{H6213}{(H8802)} them not. 33 And when this cometh to pass{H935}{(H8800)},(lo, it will come{H935}{(H8802)},) then shall they know{H3045}{(H8804)} that a prophet{H5030} hath been among{H8432} them.
  • Deut 5:28-29 : 28 And the LORD{H3068} heard{H8085}{(H8799)} the voice{H6963} of your words{H1697}, when ye spake{H1696}{(H8763)} unto me; and the LORD{H3068} said{H559}{(H8799)} unto me, I have heard{H8085}{(H8804)} the voice{H6963} of the words{H1697} of this people{H5971}, which they have spoken{H1696}{(H8765)} unto thee: they have well{H3190}{(H8689)} said all that they have spoken{H1696}{(H8765)}. 29 O that there were such{H2088} an{H4310} heart{H3824} in them{H5414}{(H8799)}, that they would fear{H3372}{(H8800)} me, and keep{H8104}{(H8800)} all my commandments{H4687} always{H3117}, that it might be well{H3190}{(H8799)} with them, and with their children{H1121} for ever{H5769}!
  • 1 Sam 15:21-25 : 21 But the people{H5971} took{H3947}{(H8799)} of the spoil{H7998}, sheep{H6629} and oxen{H1241}, the chief{H7225} of the things which should have been utterly destroyed{H2764}, to sacrifice{H2076}{(H8800)} unto the LORD{H3068} thy God{H430} in Gilgal{H1537}. 22 And Samuel{H8050} said{H559}{(H8799)}, Hath the LORD{H3068} as great delight{H2656} in burnt offerings{H5930} and sacrifices{H2077}, as in obeying{H8085}{(H8800)} the voice{H6963} of the LORD{H3068}? Behold, to obey{H8085}{(H8800)} is better{H2896} than sacrifice{H2077}, and to hearken{H7181}{(H8687)} than the fat{H2459} of rams{H352}. 23 For rebellion{H4805} is as the sin{H2403} of witchcraft{H7081}, and stubbornness{H6484}{(H8687)} is as iniquity{H205} and idolatry{H8655}. Because thou hast rejected{H3988}{(H8804)} the word{H1697} of the LORD{H3068}, he hath also rejected{H3988}{(H8799)} thee from being king{H4428}. 24 And Saul{H7586} said{H559}{(H8799)} unto Samuel{H8050}, I have sinned{H2398}{(H8804)}: for I have transgressed{H5674}{(H8804)} the commandment{H6310} of the LORD{H3068}, and thy words{H1697}: because I feared{H3372}{(H8804)} the people{H5971}, and obeyed{H8085}{(H8799)} their voice{H6963}. 25 Now therefore, I pray thee, pardon{H5375}{(H8798)} my sin{H2403}, and turn again{H7725}{(H8798)} with me, that I may worship{H7812}{(H8691)} the LORD{H3068}.
  • Prov 15:8 : 8 The sacrifice{H2077} of the wicked{H7563} is an abomination{H8441} to the LORD{H3068}: but the prayer{H8605} of the upright{H3477} is his delight{H7522}.
  • Isa 1:11-15 : 11 To what{H4100} purpose is the multitude{H7230} of your sacrifices{H2077} unto me? saith{H559}{(H8799)} the LORD{H3068}: I am full{H7646}{(H8804)} of the burnt offerings{H5930} of rams{H352}, and the fat{H2459} of fed beasts{H4806}; and I delight{H2654}{(H8804)} not in the blood{H1818} of bullocks{H6499}, or of lambs{H3532}, or of he goats{H6260}. 12 When ye come{H935}{(H8799)} to appear{H7200}{(H8736)} before{H6440} me, who hath required{H1245}{(H8765)} this at your hand{H3027}, to tread{H7429}{(H8800)} my courts{H2691}? 13 Bring{H935}{(H8687)} no more{H3254}{(H8686)} vain{H7723} oblations{H4503}; incense{H7004} is an abomination{H8441} unto me; the new moons{H2320} and sabbaths{H7676}, the calling{H7121}{(H8800)} of assemblies{H4744}, I cannot away with{H3201}{(H8799)}; it is iniquity{H205}, even the solemn meeting{H6116}. 14 Your new moons{H2320} and your appointed feasts{H4150} my soul{H5315} hateth{H8130}{(H8804)}: they are a trouble{H2960} unto me; I am weary{H3811}{(H8738)} to bear{H5375}{(H8800)} them. 15 And when ye spread forth{H6566}{(H8763)} your hands{H3709}, I will hide{H5956}{(H8686)} mine eyes{H5869} from you: yea, when ye make many{H7235}{(H8686)} prayers{H8605}, I will not hear{H8085}{(H8802)}: your hands{H3027} are full{H4390}{(H8804)} of blood{H1818}.