Then he became very attached to Dinah, Jacob’s daughter. He fell in love with the young woman and spoke romantically to her.

You must not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the children of your people, but you must love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord.

You must love the Lord your God with your whole mind, your whole being, and all your strength.

who justly treats the orphan and widow, and who loves resident foreigners, giving them food and clothing.

You must love the Lord your God and do what he requires; keep his statutes, ordinances, and commandments at all times.

After this Samson fell in love with a woman named Delilah, who lived in the Sorek Valley.

But he would give a double portion to Hannah, because he especially loved her. Now the Lord had not enabled her to have children.

David came to Saul and stood before him. Saul liked him a great deal, and he became his armor bearer.

But all Israel and Judah loved David, for he was the one leading them out to battle and back.

Now Michal, Saul’s daughter, loved David. When they told Saul about this, it pleased him.

When Saul realized that the Lord was with David and that his daughter Michal loved David,

Jonathan once again took an oath with David, because he loved him. In fact Jonathan loved him as much as he did his own life.

Saul and Jonathan were greatly loved during their lives, and not even in their deaths were they separated. They were swifter than eagles, stronger than lions.

But Haman restrained himself and went on to his home. He then sent for his friends to join him, along with his wife Zeresh.

You men, how long will you try to turn my honor into shame? How long will you love what is worthless and search for what is deceptive? (Selah)

Do you want to really live? Would you love to live a long, happy life?

Because of my condition, even my friends and acquaintances keep their distance; my neighbors stand far away.

May all those who seek you be happy and rejoice in you! May those who love to experience your deliverance say continually, “May the Lord be praised!”

He picked out for us a special land to be a source of pride for Jacob, whom he loves. (Selah)

May all those who seek you be happy and rejoice in you! May those who love to experience your deliverance say continually, “May God be praised!”