Quotes about Desire
David longed for water and said, “Oh, that someone would get me a drink of water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem!”
— 1 Chronicles 11:17
O LORD, God of our fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, keep this desire forever in the intentions of the hearts of Your people, and direct their hearts toward You.
— 1 Chronicles 29:18
King Solomon gave the queen of Sheba all she desired—whatever she asked—far more than she had brought the king. Then she left and returned to her own country, along with her servants.
— 2 Chronicles 9:12
When the young woman would go to the king, she was given whatever she requested to take with her from the harem to the king’s palace.
— Esther 2:13
Esther replied, “This is my petition and my request:
— Esther 5:7
The hungry consume his harvest, taking it even from the thorns, and the thirsty pant after his wealth.
— Job 5:5
Does a wild donkey bray over fresh grass, or an ox low over its fodder?
— Job 6:5
If only my request were granted and God would fulfill my hope:
— Job 6:8
Have I ever said, ‘Give me something; offer me a bribe from your wealth;
— Job 6:22
Like a slave he longs for shade; like a hireling he waits for his wages.
— Job 7:2
Yet I desire to speak to the Almighty and argue my case before God.
— Job 13:3
You will call, and I will answer; You will desire the work of Your hands.
— Job 14:15