138 Bible verses about joy in adversity

Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials,

for human anger doesn’t produce the righteousness of God.

So put away all moral filth and excess of evil and receive with humility the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deluding yourselves.

For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks at his natural face in a mirror—

for once he looks at himself and goes away, he immediately forgets what sort of person he was.

But the one who looks intently into the perfect Torah, the Torah that gives freedom, and continues in it, not becoming a hearer who forgets but a doer who acts—he shall be blessed in what he does.

If anyone thinks he is religious and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is futile.

Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.

knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.

And not only that, but we also boast in suffering—knowing that suffering produces perseverance;

and perseverance, character; and character, hope.

And hope does not disappoint, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Ruach ha-Kodesh who was given to us.

You rejoice in this greatly, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials.

These trials are so that the true metal of your faith (far more valuable than gold, which perishes though refined by fire) may come to light in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Messiah Yeshua.

Sing praise to Adonai, His faithful ones, and praise His holy name.

Rejoice in the Lord always—again I will say, rejoice!

Of David, when he feigned insanity before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he left.

Now we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.

Rejoice always,

pray constantly,

in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Messiah Yeshua.

Those who sow in tears will reap with a song of joy.

Whoever keeps going out weeping, carrying his bag of seed, will surely come back with a song of joy, carrying his sheaves.

to console those who mourn in Zion, to give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness, that they might be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of Adonai, that He may be glorified.

Therefore, since we have such a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also get rid of every weight and entangling sin. Let us run with endurance the race set before us,

Indeed, for a short time they disciplined us as seemed best to them; but He does so for our benefit, so that we may share in His holiness.

Now all discipline seems painful at the moment—not joyful. But later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.

Therefore, strengthen the hands that are weak and the knees that are feeble!

And make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame will not be pulled out of joint but rather be healed.

Pursue shalom with everyone, and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.

See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God; and see to it that no bitter root springs up and causes trouble, and by it many be defiled.

Also see to it that there is no immoral or godless person—like Esau, who sold his birthright for one meal.

For you know that later, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected. He found no chance for repentance, though he begged for it with tears.

For you have not come to a mountain that can be touched, and to a blazing fire, and to darkness and gloom and storm,

and to the blast of a shofar and a voice whose words made those who heard it beg that not another word be spoken to them.

focusing on Yeshua, the initiator and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before Him, He endured the cross, disregarding its shame; and He has taken His seat at the right hand of the throne of God.

Trouble and anguish have overtaken me, yet Your mitzvot are my delight.

“Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

“Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, on account of Me.

Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great! For in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”

But I—I will hope continually and will praise You more and more.

We pray that you may be strengthened with all the power that comes from His glorious might, for you to have all kinds of patience and steadfastness. With joy

A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

This is the day that Adonai has made! Let us rejoice and be glad in it!

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, or through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned, nor will the flame burn you.

Only live your lives in a manner worthy of the Good News of the Messiah. Then, whether I come and see you or I am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit—striving side by side with one mind for the faith of the Good News

and not being frightened in any way by your opponents. For them this is a sign of destruction, but for you salvation—and that from God.

Adonai has done great things for us —we are joyful!

As with a crushing in my bones, my adversaries taunt me, by saying to me all day, “Where is your God?”

Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is renewed day by day.

For our trouble, light and momentary, is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison,

as we look not at what can be seen but at what cannot be seen. For what can be seen is temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal.

Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and ‘you will find rest for your souls.’

and said to Yeshua, “Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?”

For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

Love Adonai, all His kedoshim! Adonai preserves all the faithful, but the proud He pays back in full.

But the fruit of the Ruach is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

gentleness, and self-control—against such things there is no law.

rejoicing in hope, enduring in distress, persisting in prayer,

A joyful heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

My foes trample me all day. For many are fighting me arrogantly.

In a day when I am afraid, I will put my trust in You.

May Your lovingkindness comfort me, according to Your promise to Your servant.

Loved ones, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal taking place among you to test you—as though something strange were happening to you.

Instead, rejoice insofar as you share in the sufferings of Messiah, so that at the revelation of His glory you may also rejoice and be glad.

For the music director, a psalm of David.

I proclaim good news of righteousness in the great assembly. Behold, I am not shutting my lips— Adonai, You know!

I did not hide Your righteousness within my heart. Rather I declared Your faithfulness and Your salvation. I did not conceal Your lovingkindness and Your truth from the great assembly.

Adonai, do not withhold Your compassions from me. Let Your mercy and Your truth always protect me.

For evils beyond number surround me, my sins have overtaken me —I cannot see— they are more than the hairs of my head —and my heart fails me.

Adonai, please deliver me! Adonai, come quickly to help me!

Let those who seek my life to sweep it away be put to shame and humiliated. Let those who wish me evil be turned back in disgrace.

Let those who say to me, “Aha! Aha!” be appalled over their own shame.

Let all those who seek You rejoice and be glad in You. Let those who love Your salvation continually say: “Adonai be magnified!”

But I—I am poor and needy— yet my Lord is mindful of me. You are my help and my deliverer— O my God, do not delay!

I waited patiently for Adonai. He bent down to me and heard my cry.

He brought me up out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire. Then He set my feet on a rock. He made my steps firm.

When my troubling thoughts multiply within me, Your consolations comfort my soul.

but they who wait for Adonai will renew their strength. They will soar up with wings as eagles. They will run, and not grow weary. They will walk, and not be faint.

Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praises.

Rejoice always,

For the music director, to the tune of “The Death of the Son,” a psalm of David.

Adonai is a stronghold for the oppressed, a high tower in times of trouble.

Those who know Your Name trust You— for You, Adonai, never have forsaken those who seek You.

Sing praises to Adonai, who dwells in Zion. Declare His deeds among the peoples.

He who avenges blood remembers. He will not forget the cry of the afflicted.

Be compassionate to me, Adonai. See my affliction from those hating me. Lift me up from the gates of death.

Then I will tell all your praises in the gates of the daughter of Zion, rejoicing in Your salvation.

The nations sank into the pit they made. The net they hid caught their own foot.

Adonai is known for executing judgment. The wicked one is trapped in the work of his own hands. Selah

The wicked will turn to Sheol, as will all the nations that forget God.

For the needy will not forever be forgotten, nor the hope of the poor perish forever.

I will praise Adonai with my whole heart. I will tell about all Your wonders.

Keep your lifestyle free from the love of money, and be content with what you have. For God Himself has said, “I will never leave you or forsake you,”

so that with confidence we say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What will man do to me?”

But thanks be to God, who keeps giving us the victory through our Lord Yeshua the Messiah!

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and shalom in trusting, so you may overflow with hope in the power of the Ruach ha-Kodesh.

I can do all things through Messiah who strengthens me.

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”

The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hope of the wicked perishes.

You are my hiding place and my shield —in Your word I hope.

These things I remember as I pour out my soul within me. For I used to go along with the throng, walking with them to the House of God, with a voice of joy and praise, a multitude keeping a festival.

But in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

So let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we don’t give up.

It is good for me that I was afflicted, so that I may learn Your decrees.

I am not saying this because I am in need—for whatever circumstance I am in, I have learned to be content.

I know what it is to live with humble means, and I know what it is to live in prosperity. In any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of contentment—both to be filled and to go hungry, to have abundance and to suffer need.

But remember the former days when, after you were enlightened, you endured a great struggle with sufferings.

Sometimes you were publicly exposed to abuses and afflictions, and other times you became partners with those who were treated this way.

For you suffered along with the prisoners and joyfully accepted the plundering of your possessions, knowing that you have for yourselves a better and lasting possession.

Adonai is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth.

Fear not, for I am with you, be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Surely I will help you. I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

as grieving yet always rejoicing; as poor yet enriching many; as having nothing yet possessing everything.

O my God, I cried out by day, but You did not answer, by night, but there was no rest for me.

My aim is to know Him and the power of His resurrection and the sharing of His sufferings, becoming like Him in His death—

Restore us from captivity, Adonai, like streams in the Negev.

He is not afraid of bad news— his heart is steadfast, trusting in Adonai.

Therefore, having been made righteous by trusting, we have shalom with God through our Lord Yeshua the Messiah.

For if, while we were yet enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved by His life.

And not only that, but we also boast in God through our Lord Yeshua the Messiah, through whom we have now received reconciliation.

So then, just as sin came into the world through one man and death through sin, in the same way death spread to all men because all sinned.

For up until the Torah, sin was in the world; but sin does not count as sin when there is no law.

Nevertheless death reigned from Adam until Moses, even over those who had not sinned in a manner similar to the violation of Adam, who is a pattern of the One to come.

But the gracious gift is not like the transgression. For if many died because of the transgression of one man, how much more did the grace of God overflow to many through the gift of one Man—Yeshua the Messiah.

Moreover, the gift is not like what happened through the one who sinned. For on the one hand, the judgment from one violation resulted in condemnation; but on the other hand, the gracious gift following many transgressions resulted in justification.

For if by the one man’s transgression, death reigned through the one, how much more shall those who receive the overflow of grace and the gift of righteousness reign in life through the One, Messiah Yeshua.

So then, through the transgression of one, condemnation came to all men; likewise, through the righteousness of one came righteousness of life to all men.

For just as through the disobedience of one man, many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of one man, many will be set right forever.

Through Him we also have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand and boast in the hope of God’s glory.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah, the Father of compassion and God of all encouragement.

He encourages us in every trouble, so that we may be able to encourage those who are in any trouble, through the very encouragement with which we ourselves are encouraged by God.

I praise You, for I am awesomely, wonderfully made! Wonderful are Your works— and my soul knows that very well.

You keep in perfect peace one whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

You have recorded my wanderings. You put my tears in Your bottle. Are they not in Your book?

After you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace—who has called you into His eternal glory in Messiah—will Himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you.

You make known to me the path of life. Abundance of joys are in Your presence, eternal pleasures at Your right hand.

Messiah liberated us from Torah’s curse, having become a curse for us (for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”)—

in order that through Messiah Yeshua the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so we might receive the promise of the Ruach through trusting faith.

For I consider the sufferings of this present time not worthy to be compared with the coming glory to be revealed to us.

Consider her ramparts, go through her palaces, so you may describe it to the next generation.

Then Adonai will guide you continually, satisfy your soul in drought and strengthen your bones. You will be like a watered garden, like a spring of water whose waters never fail.

Blessed is the one who put his confidence in Adonai, who has not turned to the arrogant, nor to those who fall into falsehood.

But we have this treasure in jars of clay, so that the surpassing greatness of the power may be from God and not from ourselves.

We are hard pressed in every way, yet not crushed; perplexed, yet not in despair;

persecuted, yet not forsaken; struck down, yet not destroyed;

When he calls on Me, I will answer him. I will be with him in trouble, rescue him, and honor him.

Therefore let us draw near to the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace for help in time of need.

I am sure of this very thing—that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the Day of Messiah Yeshua.

Adonai is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation.

But now, thus says Adonai— the One who created you, O Jacob, the One who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you, I have called you by name, you are Mine.

for the kingdom of God is not about eating and drinking, but righteousness and shalom and joy in the Ruach ha-Kodesh.

For everyone born of God overcomes the world. And the victory that has overcome the world is this—our faith.

Halleluyah! Happy is the man who fears Adonai, who delights greatly in His mitzvot.

The wicked will see it and be indignant. He will gnash with his teeth and waste away. The desire of the wicked will perish.

His offspring will be mighty in the land. The generation of the upright will be blessed.

I will rejoice greatly in Adonai. My soul will be joyful in my God. For He has clothed me with garments of salvation, He has wrapped me in a robe of righteousness— like a bridegroom wearing a priestly turban, like a bride adorning herself with her jewels.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me: Your rod and Your staff comfort me.

Though you have not seen Him, you love Him. And even though you don’t see Him now, you trust Him and are filled with a joy that is glorious beyond words,

But the fruit of the Ruach is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Through Yeshua then, let us continually offer up to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips giving thanks to His name.

What then shall we say in view of these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how shall He not also with Him freely give us all things?

You do good to Your servant, Adonai, according to Your word.

Do everything without grumbling or arguing,

Though I walk amid trouble, You revive me. You stretch out Your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and Your right hand delivers me.

But Adonai has been my fortress and my God the rock of my refuge.

All the days of the afflicted are bad, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.

nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Messiah Yeshua our Lord.

Behold, God is my salvation! I will trust and will not be afraid. For the Lord Adonai is my strength and my song. He also has become my salvation.”

God is faithful, through whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Yeshua the Messiah our Lord.

Smoother than butter was his speech, yet war was in his heart. His words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.

For God has not given us a spirit of timidity but of power and love and self-discipline.

Hear, Adonai, and be gracious to me. Adonai, be my help.”

You turned my mourning into dancing. You removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.

Never take your own revenge, loved ones, but give room for God’s wrath—for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” says Adonai.

Of David. Vindicate me, Adonai, for I have walked in my integrity, and trusted in Adonai without wavering.

in whose hands are wicked schemes, whose right hand is full of bribes.

But I—I will walk in my integrity. Redeem me and be gracious to me.

My feet stand on level ground. In congregations I will bless Adonai.

Probe me, Adonai, and test me, refine my mind and my heart.

Brothers and sisters, you were called to freedom—only do not let your freedom become an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.

Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

I turned my heart to do Your decrees, forever, to the very end.

Why are You downcast, O my soul? Why are you murmuring within me? Hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, the salvation of my countenance.

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

No temptation has taken hold of you except what is common to mankind. But God is faithful—He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you can handle. But with the temptation He will also provide a way of escape, so you will be able to endure it.

focusing on Yeshua, the initiator and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before Him, He endured the cross, disregarding its shame; and He has taken His seat at the right hand of the throne of God.

For sin shall not be master over you, for you are not under law but under grace.

Blessed are they who dwell in Your House —they are ever praising You. Selah

My God will fulfill every need of yours according to the riches of His glory in Messiah Yeshua.

You are from God, children, and you have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.

Many are saying to my soul: “There is no deliverance for him in God.” Selah

For in Him all the promises of God are “Yes.” Therefore also through Him is the “Amen” by us, to the glory of God.

Praise Adonai, for He is good, for His lovingkindness endures forever.

An anxious heart weighs one down, but a good word cheers him up.

Behold, the eyes of Adonai are on those who fear Him, waiting for His love,

My soul clings to the dust. Revive me according to Your word!

If you give yourself to the hungry, and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then your light will rise in darkness, and your gloom will be like midday.

Then Adonai will guide you continually, satisfy your soul in drought and strengthen your bones. You will be like a watered garden, like a spring of water whose waters never fail.

Those who sow in tears will reap with a song of joy.

in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Messiah Yeshua.

But we are not among the timid ones on the path to destruction, but among the faithful ones on the path to the preservation of the soul.

And not only that, but we also boast in suffering—knowing that suffering produces perseverance;

He gives strength to the weary, and to one without vigor He adds might.

A voice cries out in the wilderness, “Prepare the way of Adonai, Make straight in the desert a highway for our God.

Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall,

but they who wait for Adonai will renew their strength. They will soar up with wings as eagles. They will run, and not grow weary. They will walk, and not be faint.

Adonai is for me—I will not fear! What can man do to me?

Adonai is for me, as my helper. I will see the downfall of those who hate me.

Cast all your worries on Him, for He cares for you.

I wait for Adonai, my soul waits, and in His word I hope.

Now those who belong to Messiah have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

Only live your lives in a manner worthy of the Good News of the Messiah. Then, whether I come and see you or I am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit—striving side by side with one mind for the faith of the Good News

Therefore if anyone is in Messiah, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

For the music director, a psalm of David.

I proclaim good news of righteousness in the great assembly. Behold, I am not shutting my lips— Adonai, You know!

I did not hide Your righteousness within my heart. Rather I declared Your faithfulness and Your salvation. I did not conceal Your lovingkindness and Your truth from the great assembly.

Adonai, do not withhold Your compassions from me. Let Your mercy and Your truth always protect me.

For evils beyond number surround me, my sins have overtaken me —I cannot see— they are more than the hairs of my head —and my heart fails me.

Adonai, please deliver me! Adonai, come quickly to help me!

Let those who seek my life to sweep it away be put to shame and humiliated. Let those who wish me evil be turned back in disgrace.

Let those who say to me, “Aha! Aha!” be appalled over their own shame.

Let all those who seek You rejoice and be glad in You. Let those who love Your salvation continually say: “Adonai be magnified!”

But I—I am poor and needy— yet my Lord is mindful of me. You are my help and my deliverer— O my God, do not delay!

I waited patiently for Adonai. He bent down to me and heard my cry.

Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself as having taken hold of this. But this one thing I do: forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,

I press on toward the goal for the reward of the upward calling of God in Messiah Yeshua.

I delight in Your mitzvot, which I love.

Happy are such a people! Blessed are the people whose God is Adonai!

Trust in Adonai with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding.

In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Wait for Adonai. Be strong, let Your heart take courage, and wait for Adonai.

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.