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147 Bible verses to learn to live with Joy
You have shown me the path of life, filling me with joy with your presence and the delight of living with you forever.
Nehemiah went on, “Go and enjoy some good food and sweet drinks, and share some with those who don't have anything ready, because today is a special, holy day to our Lord. Don't be sad, for your strength comes from the Lord who makes you happy.”
For his anger only lasts a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime. You may spend the night in tears, but happiness comes with the morning.
May the God of hope completely fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you will overflow with hope through the power of the Holy Spirit!
But the Spirit produces fruit such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, trust,
gentleness, self-control—and there's no law against these kinds of things!
I've explained this to you so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.
Remain cheerful in the hope you have, put up with the troubles that come, keep on praying.
So be happy in the Lord and celebrate, you who do good. Shout for joy, all you who live right!
Always be full of joy,
never stop praying,
be thankful in every situation—because this is what God in Christ Jesus wants you to do.
Until now you haven't asked for anything in my name, so ask and you shall receive, and your happiness will be complete.
You love him even though you have never seen him. Though you cannot see him now, you trust in him and you're filled with wonderful, indescribable happiness.
Your reward for trusting in him is that you will be saved!
Shout loudly and sing for joy, you people of Zion, for the Holy One of Israel is great, and is among you.”
for God's kingdom is not about eating and drinking, but about living right, having peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
Everybody should give as they've already decided—not reluctantly, or because they have to, for God loves those who give with a cheerful spirit.
I will happily celebrate in the Lord! My whole being will shout praises to my God. For he has dressed me with the clothing of salvation, and has wrapped around me a robe of goodness. I am like a bridegroom dressed for the wedding, like a bride wearing her jewels.
The happiness you give me is better than those who have a plentiful harvest of grain and new wine.
Even though there are no blossoms on the fig trees and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no harvest; even though there are no animals in the pen and no cattle in the stalls;
still I will be happy in the Lord, joyful in the God of my salvation.
My friends, choose to stay happy even when all kinds of troubles come your way,
because human anger doesn't reflect the good character of God.
So get rid of all that's filthy and evil. Humbly accept the word that's been implanted within you—for this is what can save you.
But do what the word says—don't just listen to it and delude yourselves.
If you just listen to the word, and don't act on it, it's like staring at your own face in a mirror.
You see yourself, but then you leave, and immediately forget what you looked like.
But if you look to the perfect law of freedom and follow it, not as someone who just listens and then forgets, but as someone who acts on it—then you will be blessed in what you do.
If you think you're religious, but don't control what you say, you deceive yourself—your religion is pointless.
In the eyes of our God and Father, religion that's pure and genuine is to visit orphans and widows in their suffering, and to keep yourself from being contaminated by the world.
because you know that endurance comes from dealing with challenges to your trust in God.
It's through Jesus, trusting in him, that we've gained access to this position of grace where we now stand, looking forward with happiness and confidence to sharing in God's glory.
When the law was introduced, sin became even more obvious. But while sin became much more obvious, grace became even more obvious!
Just as sin ruled us and brought us death, now grace rules by making us right with God, bringing us eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Not only this—we also remain confident when problems come, because we know that experiencing problems develops spiritual stamina.
You will live happily, taught the ways of peace. Mountains and hills will celebrate, singing beside you; and all the trees will clap their hands!
The Lord is my strength and my shield. I trust in him and he helps me. I'm so happy, and I sing my thanks to him.
Peace I leave with you; my peace I'm giving you. The peace I give you is nothing like what the world gives. Don't be anxious, and don't be afraid.
I will be glad and celebrate in you; I will sing praises to your wonderful nature, Most High God.
Day after day they continued to meet together in the Temple, and ate together in their homes. They enjoyed their meals humbly and happily. They praised God, and everyone thought favorably of them.
Every day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.
Heavens, shout for joy! Earth, celebrate! Mountains, sing out in happiness! The Lord has come to care for his people, and he will treat his suffering people kindly.
But may all those who trust in you be happy—may they sing for joy forever. May you spread your protection over them so that everyone who loves your character may celebrate.
Share together with one another, using psalms and hymns and sacred songs, singing and making music to the Lord to express what you feel.
Live in love, just as Christ loved you. He gave himself for us, a gift and sacrificial offering to God like a sweet-smelling perfume.
Always thank God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
How happy are those who know how to shout your praises, Lord. They live in the light of your presence.
They celebrate the person you are all day long, so glad that you do what's right.
But don't take delight that the spirits do what you tell them—just be glad that your names are written in heaven.”
Why am I so discouraged? Why do I feel so sad? I will hope in God; I will praise him because he is the one who saves me—
Pray that I will come to you with gladness, as God wills, so we can enjoy one another's company.
Let the faithful celebrate how he honors them; let them sing happily even from their beds.
So even if I pour out my life as a sacrifice and offering so you may trust in God, I'm happy for it, and I'm glad together with all of you,
just as you have such joy and are glad with me.
But those who are right with God are happy, and they celebrate in God's presence, full of joy.
When that day comes, be happy. Jump for joy, for great is your reward in heaven. Don't forget their forefathers mistreated the prophets just like this.
The Lord will give to everyone who mourns in Zion a crown instead of ashes on their head, the oil of happiness instead of mourning, clothes of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of integrity, planted by the Lord to reveal his glory.
When I received your messages, I ate them up! What you said made me really happy—I was delighted. I belong to you, Lord God Almighty!
We laughed so much, we sang for joy. The other nations said, “The Lord has done wonderful things for these people.”
Let the heavens sing for joy, let the earth be happy. Tell the nations, “The Lord is in charge!”
Let the heavens sing for joy, let the earth be happy, let the sea and everything in it shout with praise!
Let the fields and everything there celebrate; let all the trees in the forest sing for joy.
But may everyone who comes to you be happy and glad; may those who love your salvation always say, “The Lord is great!”
The Lord your God is among you as a mighty warrior who saves. He will be so happy with you. He will renew his love for you. He will celebrate over you with loud singing.
Now I'm coming to you, and I say these things while I am still here in the world so they may share completely in my joy.
Sing praises to God! Sing praises to his wonderful reputation! Praise the rider of the clouds—his name is the Lord! Be happy in his presence!
Be glad, and be happy forever and ever in what I'm going to create, for I will make Jerusalem a delightful place, and its people a real joy.
To sum up: my dear friends, delight in the Lord! It's not a burden for me to repeat these things to you—it's to keep you safe!
You've made me so happy, Lord, because of all you've done for me! I sing for joy at what you've done!
Hannah prayed, “I'm so happy in the Lord! He has empowered me! Now I have plenty to say in answer to those who hate me. I celebrate your salvation!
Sing to the Lord, and of his wonderful reputation! Each day let everyone know of his salvation!
Declare his glorious acts among the nations, the amazing things he does among all peoples.
So stand firm in the Lord, my dear friends who mean so much to me, who make me so happy! To me you are my crowning achievement! I truly love you and long to see you!
I long, I ache, to be in the courts of the Lord. My mind and my body sing for joy to the living God.
People of Jerusalem! Celebrate and be happy in the Lord your God because he has given you rain to show his goodness. As before he sends the autumn and the spring rains.
If you're happy inside, you'll have a cheerful face, but if you're sad, you look crushed.
I will go to God's altar, to God who makes me truly happy. I will praise you on the harp, God, my God.
He took them home and had a meal prepared for them. The jailer and his whole family were full of joy because they trusted in God.
I speak up very strongly for you because I am so proud of you. You are such an encouragement to me. I am so happy for you despite all our troubles.
You will make the nation grow enormously, and will make it extremely happy. The people will celebrate before you as people celebrate at harvest-time, as soldiers celebrate when dividing up what has been looted.
You satisfy me more than the richest food; I will praise you with joyful songs.
I think of you all night long as I lie on my bed meditating about you.
For you are the one who helps me; I sing happily from under your wings.
You love what is right and hate what is wrong. That is why God, your God, has placed you above everyone else by anointing you with the oil of joy.
Sing in celebration, you heavens, for the Lord has done this; cry out loud, you depths of the earth. Shout with joy, you mountains, you forests and every tree. For the Lord has set Jacob free, and his glory is shown in Israel!
I tell you that there's more joy in heaven over a sinner that repents than over ninety-nine good people who don't need to repent.
In addition to this we now celebrate what God has done through our Lord Jesus Christ to reconcile us and make us his friends.
Those the Lord has set free will return, singing as they enter Jerusalem, wearing crowns of everlasting joy. They are overcome with thankfulness and happiness; sorrow and sadness simply disappear.
The girls will dance in celebration; young men and old people will join in too. I will turn their sorrow into joy, and I will comfort them and change their sadness into happiness.
At that time his people will say, “Look! This is our God; we have trusted in him and he has saved us! This is the Lord we have been looking for. Now we can be happy and celebrate the salvation he brings!”
May they be happy and sing for joy because you judge people fairly, and you guide everyone on earth. Selah.
For it's we who are truly circumcised, worshiping by the Spirit of God, placing our assurance in Christ Jesus. We have no confidence in human abilities—
Bring back everyone who bears my name, those I created for my honor, those I formed and made.
At that time you will say, “I will praise you, Lord! Though you were angry with me, your anger is over, and now you comfort me.
We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, those whom he has called to be part of his plan.
The Lord gives me strength. He is the theme of my song. He saves me. He is my God, and I will praise him. He is my father's God, and I will honor him.
After this greeting he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples were full of joy to see the Lord.
This isn't because we want to dictate how you relate to God, but because we want to help you have a joyful experience—for it's by trusting God that you stand firm.
Let the people of Mount Zion be glad; let the people of Judah celebrate because your judgments are always fair!
Since I'm absolutely sure of this, I know that I'll stay here, remaining with you all to help you as your trust and delight in God grows,
That's where, in the presence of the Lord your God, you and your families will eat and celebrate everything you've worked for, because the Lord your God has blessed you.
Those the Lord has set free will return, singing as they enter Jerusalem, wearing crowns of everlasting joy. They are overcome with thankfulness and happiness; sorrow and sadness simply disappear.
They will explain to everyone how famous you are for your tremendous goodness, and joyfully celebrate how you always do what is right.
I will sing of the Lord's trustworthy love forever; I will tell all generations of your faithfulness.
You crushed Rahab the sea-monster to death; by your power you scattered your enemies.
The heavens belong to you, and the earth too; you made the world and everything in it.
You created north and south; Mount Tabor and Mount Hermon celebrate you.
Your arm is powerful. Your hand is strong. Your right hand is held up high in command.
Your character of goodness and fairness is the basis for the way you rule; dependable love and trustworthiness are always with you.
How happy are those who know how to shout your praises, Lord. They live in the light of your presence.
They celebrate the person you are all day long, so glad that you do what's right.
They rely on you, their glory and strength; by your grace you lift us up.
Yes, the Lord is the one who shields us, and our king belongs to the Holy One of Israel.
Once you spoke in a vision to your faithful servant and said, “I have given strength to the warrior I have chosen from the people to become king.
For I have said, “Your unfailing love lasts forever; your faithfulness endures as long as the heavens.”
All that's good, every perfect gift, is from above, and comes down from the Father who made heaven's lights. Unlike them he doesn't change—he doesn't vary or cause shadows.
Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises!
For God is King of all the earth; sing praises with a psalm!
Praise God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with all that's spiritually good in the heavenly world,
They worshiped him, and then they returned to Jerusalem full of joy.
They spent all their time in the Temple praising God.
Even so he still provided evidence of himself by doing good, sending you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons, providing all the food you need, and filling you with happiness.”
Why am I so discouraged? Why do I feel so sad? I will hope in God; I will praise him because he is the one who saves me—my God!
Yes, you're grieving now, but I will see you again; and you will rejoice, and no one can take away your joy.
Why am I so discouraged? Why do I feel so sad? I will hope in God; I will praise him because he is the one who saves me—my God!
But praise be to God, who always leads us in a triumphal procession in Christ, and reveals through us the sweet scent of his knowledge wherever we go!
I will thank you as long as I live; I lift up my hands as I celebrate your wonderful character.
You satisfy me more than the richest food; I will praise you with joyful songs.
Praise the Lord! Sing a new song to the Lord! Praise him wherever his faithful followers gather!
I thank you with my whole being; I sing your praises before the heavenly beings.
I bow down before your holy Temple, and I am thankful because of who you are—for your trustworthy love and faithfulness—and for the fact that your promises are even greater than what people expect of you.
His master said to him, ‘You've done well—you are a good, faithful servant. You have proved yourself trustworthy over small things, so now I'm placing you in charge over many things. Be happy because I'm really pleased with you!’
Don't get drunk on wine which will wreck your life, but be filled with the Spirit.
Share together with one another, using psalms and hymns and sacred songs, singing and making music to the Lord to express what you feel.
Live in love, just as Christ loved you. He gave himself for us, a gift and sacrificial offering to God like a sweet-smelling perfume.
Always thank God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
A good answer makes people happy—it's great to say the right thing at the right moment!
Be happy to the extent that you share in Christ's suffering, because when he appears in his glory, you will be incredibly happy!
You were imitating us and the Lord when you received the message, for despite your troubles you experienced the joy the Holy Spirit gives.