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What bible verse did My pleasure originate from?

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The phrase 'My pleasure' does not have a direct Bible verse origin, but it's used to signify courteous service, and can loosely be related to the Christian interpretations of gratitude and service as seen in some biblical texts.

Step-by-step explanation:

The phrase 'My pleasure' likely does not originate from a specific Bible verse but has become associated with courteous responses in service-oriented interactions, such as those by employees of Chick-fil-A, a company known for its Christian values.

If we look at the historical context of biblical interpretations, we can see how biblical texts have been interpreted in the light of Christianity. The passage transcribed from Omne bonum by James le Palmer, referencing an Old Testament Psalm, is an example of Christian interpretation of Jewish scripture.

In Psalm 13, as mentioned by Beth Harris, the line 'You have confounded the counsel of the poor man' is one that could exemplify such interactions by confounding negative intents with the gracious response of 'My pleasure.' However, it is essential to acknowledge that the phrase as used in customer service today does not directly quote or originate from the Bible.

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