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108 Bible Verses about Joy
In the Old Testament, they celebrated joy with feasts and festivals. My joy comes from discovering God's will for my life, which the Bible reveals is good, pleasing, and perfect. It's not about what's happening around me or how I'm feeling at the moment, but about finding true joy in the salvation I have in Jesus.
I want to encourage you today to let go of any sadness you're holding onto. Cast out bitterness and resentment from your heart, and let the everlasting joy of Jesus flood your soul. You'll find you have so much to smile about, and so much less to feel down about.
Think about it: everything around you was created by God for your enjoyment. So smile for Him, and let your heart overflow with love in His presence. That gray sky will soon disappear, and He’ll paint a rainbow just for you.
He’s turned my mourning into dancing; He’s filled me with joy. Sure, life isn’t always happy-go-lucky, but in God, I find peace because I trust that He’s working everything out for my good (Romans 8:28).
Each person should give what he has decided in his heart to give. A person should not give if it makes him sad. And a person should not give if he thinks he is forced to give. God loves the person who gives happily.
A person is happy when he gives a good answer. And the right word at the right time is very good.
You will teach me the right way to live.\par Just being with you, Lord, will bring\par complete happiness.\par Being at your right side will bring\par happiness forever.\par
Always be full of joy.Never stop praying.Give thanks \{to God\} at all times. That is what God wants for you in Christ Jesus.
It is the same with you. Now you are sad. But I will see you again and you will be truly happy. You will have a happiness that no one can take away.
Earth, sing to the Lord!\parBe happy as you serve the Lord!\par Come before the Lord\par with happy songs!\par
The things good people hope for bring happiness. The things bad people hope for bring ruin.
The Lord’s laws are right.\par They make people happy.\par The Lord’s commands are good.\par They show people the right way to live.\par
The Lord your God is with you.\par He is like a powerful soldier.\par He will save you.\par He will show how much he loves you.\par He will show you how happy he is\par with you.\par He will laugh and be happy about you,\par
My heart breaks as I remember\par \{the good times I had at the temple\}:\par \{I remember\} passing through the crowds\par as I led them all up to God’s temple.\par \{I remember\} the happy songs of praise\par as the crowds celebrated the festivals.\par
So go and eat your food now and enjoy it. Drink your wine and be happy. It is all right with God if you do these things.
The Lord is my strength.\par He is my shield.\par I trusted him.\par And he helped me.\par I am very happy!\par And I sing songs of praise to him.\par
I learned that the best thing for people to do is to be happy and enjoy themselves as long as they live.God wants every person to eat, drink, and enjoy his work. These are gifts from God.
In the kingdom of God, eating and drinking are not important. In the kingdom of God, the important things are these: living right with God, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. {\cf2\super [143]}
Figs might not grow on the fig trees.\par Grapes might not grow on the vines.\par Olives might not grow on the olive trees.\par Food might not grow in the fields.\par There might not be any sheep in the pens.\par There might not be any cattle in the barns.\parBut I will still be glad in the Lord.\par I will rejoice in God my savior.\par
You have not seen Christ, but still you love him. You can’t see him now, but you believe in him. You are filled with a joy that cannot be explained. And that joy is full of glory.
God was angry,\par so the decision was “death.”\par But he showed his love,\par and gave me “life.”\par At night,\par I lay crying.\par The next morning,\par I was happy and singing!\par
\{I prayed and you helped me!\}\par You changed my crying into dancing.\par You took away my clothes of sadness.\par And you wrapped me in happiness.\par
Look to God for help.\par You will be accepted.\par Don’t be ashamed. {\cf2\super [210]} \par
Your help made me so happy!\par Give me that joy again.\par Make my spirit strong\par and ready to obey you.\par
But good people are happy.\par Good people have a happy time\par together with God.\par Good people enjoy themselves\par and are very happy!\par
Lord, you make us truly happy\par with the things you did.\par We gladly sing about those things.\par
Light and happiness shine on good people.\parGood people, be happy in the Lord!\par Honor his holy name!\par
We will be laughing\par and singing happy songs!\par People in other nations will say,\par “The Lord did a wonderful thing\par for the people of Israel.”\parYes, we would be so happy\par if the Lord did that wonderful thing for us.\par
At times like this,\par people are very happy.\par People are very happy\par if the Lord is their God.\par
Let Israel enjoy themselves with their Maker.\par Let the people on Zion {\cf2\super [651]} rejoice with their King.\par
Evil people always want to cause trouble. But people who work for peace will be happy.
If a person is happy, then his face will show joy. But if a person is sad in his heart, then his spirit will show that sadness.
Some poor people are sad all the time. But for people with happiness in their hearts, life is one big party.
A person that smiles makes other people happy. And good news makes people feel better.
If a person does good and pleases God, then God will give that person wisdom, knowledge, and joy. But a person that sins will get only the work of gathering and carrying things. God takes from the bad person and gives to the good person. But all this work is useless. It is like trying to catch the wind. {\cf2\super [14]}
If God gives a person wealth, property, and the power to enjoy those things, then that person should enjoy them. That person should accept the things he has and enjoy his work—that is a gift from God.
God saves me.\par I trust him.\par I am not afraid.\par He saves me.\par The Lord YAH is my strength.\par He saves me.\par And I sing songs of praise about him. {\cf2\super [139]} \parGet your water from the spring of salvation.\par Then you will be happy.\par
God will make his people free! And those people will come back to him. The people will be happy when they come into Zion. {\cf2\super [333]} The people will be happy forever. Their happiness will be like a crown on their heads. Their gladness and joy will fill them completely. Sorrow and sadness will be gone far, far away.
The Lord will save his people.\par They will return to Zion {\cf2\super [419]} with joy.\par They will be very, very happy.\par Their happiness will be like\par a crown on their heads forever.\par They will be singing with joy.\par All sadness will be gone far away.\par
My words will go out with happiness,\par and they will bring peace.\par Mountains and hills will begin dancing with happiness.\par All the trees in the fields will clap their hands.\par
God sent me to the sad people of Zion. \{I will get them ready for the celebration.\} I will take away the ashes on their head, and I will give them a crown. I will take away their sadness, and I will give them the oil of happiness. I will take away their sorrow, and I will give them celebration clothes. God sent me to name those people ‘Good Trees’ and ‘The Lord’s Wonderful Plant.’
Your message came to me\par and I ate your words.\par Your message made me very happy.\par I was happy to be called by your name.\par Your name is Lord All-Powerful.\par
Then the young women of Israel\par will be happy and dance.\par And the young men and old men\par will join in the dancing.\par I will change their sadness into happiness.\par I will comfort the people of Israel.\par I will change their sadness to happiness.\par
Be happy and glad. You have a great reward waiting for you in heaven. People did those same bad things to the prophets {\cf2\super [60]} that lived before you.
“The master answered, ‘You did right. You are a good servant that can be trusted. You did well with that small amount of money. So I will let you care for much greater things. Come and share my happiness with me.’
So the women left the tomb {\cf2\super [442]} quickly. They were afraid, but they were also very happy. They ran to tell his followers what happened.
“I praise the Lord (God) with all my heart.\par I am very happy because\par God is my Savior.\par
What great blessings there are for you people that are hungry now!\par You will be filled.\par What great blessings there are for you people that are crying now!\par You will be \{happy and\} laughing.\par
Yes, the spirits obey you. And be happy. Why? Not because you have this power, but be happy because your names are written in heaven.”
In the same way, I tell you, heaven is a happy place when one sinner changes his heart. There is more joy for that one sinner than there is for 99 good people that don’t need to change their hearts.
I have told you these things so that you can have the true happiness that I have. I want you to be completely happy.
I tell you the truth. You will cry and be sad, but the world will be happy. You will be sad, but your sadness will change to happiness.
“I am coming to you now. But I pray these things while I am still in the world. I say these things so that these men can have the true happiness that I have. I want them to be completely happy.
You taught me how to live.\par You will come close to me\par and give me great joy.’\par \i (Psalm 16:8-11)\i0 \par
But the followers \{of Jesus in Antioch\} were happy and full of the Holy Spirit. {\cf2\super [281]}
Through our faith, Christ has brought us into that blessing of God’s grace (kindness) that we now enjoy. And we are very happy because of the hope we have of sharing God’s glory.And we are also happy with the troubles we have. Why are we happy with troubles? Because we know that these troubles make us more patient.
I pray that the God who gives hope will fill you with much joy and peace while you trust in him. Then you will have more and more hope, and it will flow out of you by the power of the Holy Spirit. {\cf2\super [150]}
I feel very sure of you. I am very proud of you. You give me much courage. And in all of our troubles I have great joy.
But the Spirit {\cf2\super [74]} gives love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
And now, my brothers and sisters, be happy in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it will help you to be more ready.
And God’s peace will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. That peace which God gives is so great that we cannot understand it.
that God will strengthen you with his\par own great power;\par that God will strengthen you,\par so that you will be patient\par and not quit when troubles come.\par
Let the teaching of Christ live inside you richly. Use all wisdom to teach and counsel each other. Sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
And you became like us and like the Lord. You suffered much, but still you accepted the teaching with joy. The Holy Spirit gave you that joy.
I remember that you cried for me. I want very much to see you so that I can be filled with joy.
We should always follow the example of Jesus. Jesus is the leader in our faith. And he makes our faith perfect. He suffered death on the cross. But Jesus accepted the shame of the cross like it was nothing. He did this because of the joy that God put before him. And now he is sitting at the right side of God’s throne.
My brothers and sisters, you will have many kinds of troubles. But when these things happen, you should be very happy.Why? Because you know that these things are testing your faith. And this will give you patience.
But you should be happy that you are sharing in Christ’s sufferings. You will be happy and full of joy when Christ shows his glory.
But let the people who trust God be happy.\par Let them be happy forever!\par God, protect and give strength to the people who love your name.\par
Good people, rejoice\par and be very happy in the Lord.\par All you people with pure hearts, rejoice!\par
God, your loyal followers are truly happy.\par They live in the light of your kindness.\parYour name always makes them happy.\par They praise your goodness.\par
Come, let us praise the Lord!\par Let’s shout praises to the Rock, {\cf2\super [525]} \par who saves us.\parLet’s sing songs of thanks to the Lord.\par Let’s sing happy songs of praise to him.\par
A person might be sad\par when he plants the seeds,\par but he will be happy\par when he gathers the crops!\parHe might cry when he carries\par the seeds out to the field,\par but he will be happy\par when he brings the harvest in!\par \par \par
God, you will cause the nation to grow. You will make the people happy. And the people will show their happiness to you. It will be like the joy during harvest time. It will be like the joy when people take their share of things they have won in war.
The Lord will make the poor people happy. The poor people will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.
Heavens and Earth, be happy!\par Mountains, shout with joy!\par Why? Because the Lord comforts his people.\par The Lord is good to his poor people.\par
“The Lord makes me very, very happy.\par My whole self is happy in my God.\par The Lord put the clothes of salvation on me.\par These clothes are like the nice clothes\par a man wears at his wedding.\par The Lord put the coat of goodness on me.\par This coat is like the beautiful clothes\par a woman wears at her wedding.\par
You will see the things that you truly enjoy.\par You will be free and grow like grass.\par The Lord’s servants will see his power,\par but the Lord’s enemies will see his anger.\par
Israel, my bride, I will build you again.\par You will be a country again.\par You will pick up your tambourines again.\par You will dance with all the other people\par that are having fun.\par
There will be sounds of joy and happiness. There will be the happy sounds of a bride and groom. There will be the sounds of people bringing their gifts to the Lord’s temple. {\cf2\super [278]} Those people will say, ‘Praise the Lord All-Powerful! The Lord is good! The Lord’s kindness continues forever!’ The people will say these things because I will again do good things to Judah. It will be like in the beginning.” The Lord said these things.
The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid. I have some very good news for you. It will make all the people very happy.
The bride always belongs to the bridegroom. {\cf2\super [55]} The friend that helps the bridegroom just waits and listens. He’s happy just to hear the bridegroom talk. That’s how I feel now. I’m so happy that he (Jesus) is here.
The church helped the men leave on the trip. These men went through the countries of Phoenicia and Samaria. In these countries they told all about how the non-Jewish people had turned to the true God. This made all the brothers very happy.
Then, if God wants me to, I will come to you. I will come with joy, and together you and I will have a time of rest.
Now, brothers and sisters, I say good-bye. Try to be perfect. Do the things I have asked you to do. Agree in your minds with each other, and live in peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you.
My dear brothers and sisters, I love you and want to see you. You bring me joy and make me proud of you. Continue following the Lord like I have told you.
We have so much joy before our God because of you! So we thank God for you. But we cannot thank him enough for all the joy we feel.