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VERSES ABOUT JOY
Think about it: the joy of the Lord doesn't just fill you with strength, it brings us all together. It's a joy that's not meant to be kept to yourself; it needs to be shared. Just like the Israelites were instructed to celebrate and share what they had with each other, you can spread the joy of the Lord with everyone you know.
This joy challenges you to love your neighbor and share the Gospel. When your heart is joyful in God, you are strong and empowered to spread that joy throughout your community. It's a lasting joy, something no one can take away.
Psalm 98:4-6 says, "Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music; make music to the Lord with the harp, with the harp and the sound of singing, with trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn— shout for joy before the Lord, the King." You can find so many verses like this that talk about the joy of our God.
You always show me the path of life. You will fill me with joy when I am with you. You will make me happy forever at your right hand.
Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy some good food and sweet drinks. Send some of it to people who don’t have any. This day is holy to our Lord. So don’t be sad. The joy of the Lord makes you strong.”
His anger lasts for only a moment. But his favor lasts for a person’s whole life. Weeping can stay for the night. But joy comes in the morning.
May the God who gives hope fill you with great joy. May you have perfect peace as you trust in him. May the power of the Holy Spirit fill you with hope.
But the fruit the Holy Spirit produces is love, joy and peace. It is being patient, kind and good. It is being faithfuland gentle and having control of oneself. There is no law against things of that kind.
I have told you this so that you will have the same joy that I have. I also want your joy to be complete.
Be glad because of what the Lord has done for you. Be joyful, you who do what is right! Sing, all you whose hearts are honest!
Always be joyful.Never stop praying.Give thanks no matter what happens. God wants you to thank him because you believe in Christ Jesus.
Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask, and you will receive what you ask for. Then your joy will be complete.
Even though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not see him now, you believe in him. You are filled with a glorious joy that can’t be put into words.You are receiving the salvation of your souls. This salvation is the final result of your faith.
People of Zion, give a loud shout! Sing for joy! The Holy One of Israel is among you. And he is great.”
God’s kingdom is not about eating or drinking. It is about doing what is right and having peace and joy. All this comes through the Holy Spirit.
Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give. You shouldn’t give if you don’t want to. You shouldn’t give because you are forced to. God loves a cheerful giver.
The people of Jerusalem will say, “We take great delight in the Lord. We are joyful because we belong to our God. He has dressed us with salvation as if it were our clothes. He has put robes of godliness on us. We are like a groom who is dressed up for his wedding. We are like a bride who decorates herself with her jewels.
The fig trees might not bud. The vines might not produce any grapes. The olive crop might fail. The fields might not produce any food. There might not be any sheep in the pens. There might not be any cattle in the barns.But I will still be glad because of what the Lord has done. God my Savior fills me with joy.
My brothers and sisters, you will face all kinds of trouble. When you do, think of it as pure joy.Human anger doesn’t produce the holy life God wants.So get rid of everything that is sinful. Get rid of the evil that is all around us. Don’t be too proud to accept the word that is planted in you. It can save you.Don’t just listen to the word. You fool yourselves if you do that. You must do what it says.Suppose someone listens to the word but doesn’t do what it says. Then they are like a person who looks at their face in a mirror.After looking at themselves, they leave. And right away they forget what they look like.But suppose someone takes a good look at the perfect law that gives freedom. And they keep looking at it. Suppose they don’t forget what they’ve heard, but they do what the law says. Then this person will be blessed in what they do.Suppose people think their beliefs and how they live are both right. But they don’t control what they say. Then they are fooling themselves. Their beliefs and way of life are not worth anything at all.Here are the beliefs and way of life that God our Father accepts as pure and without fault. When widows are in trouble, take care of them. Do the same for children who have no parents. And don’t let the world make you impure.Your faith will be tested. You know that when this happens it will produce in you the strength to continue.
Through faith in Jesus we have received God’s grace. In that grace we stand. We are full of joy because we expect to share in God’s glory.The law was given so that sin would increase. But where sin increased, God’s grace increased even more.Sin ruled and brought death. But grace rules in the lives of those who are right with God. The grace of God brings eternal life. That’s because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done.And that’s not all. We are full of joy even when we suffer. We know that our suffering gives us the strength to go on.
“My people, you will go out of Babylon with joy. You will be led out of it in peace. The mountains and hills will burst into song as you go. And all the trees in the fields will clap their hands.
You who are godly, sing with joy to the Lord. It is right for honest people to praise him.
The Lord gives me strength. He is like a shield that keeps me safe. My heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart jumps for joy. With my song I praise him.
I leave my peace with you. I give my peace to you. I do not give it to you as the world does. Do not let your hearts be troubled. And do not be afraid.
I will be glad and full of joy because of you. Most High God, I will sing the praises of your name.
Give me back the joy that comes from being saved by you. Give me a spirit that obeys you so that I will keep going.
You who are godly, be glad because of what the Lord has done. Praise him, because his name is holy.
Every day they met together in the temple courtyard. They ate meals together in their homes. Their hearts were glad and sincere.They praised God. They were respected by all the people. Every day the Lord added to their group those who were being saved.
Then I will be full of joy because of what the Lord has done. I will be glad because he has saved me.
Shout for joy, you heavens! Be glad, you earth! Burst into song, you mountains! The Lord will comfort his people. He will show his tender love to those who are suffering.
But let all those who go to you for safety be glad. Let them always sing for joy. Spread your cover over them and keep them safe. Then those who love you will be glad because of you.
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord.Lead a life of love, just as Christ did. He loved us. He gave himself up for us. He was a sweet-smelling offering and sacrifice to God.Always give thanks to God the Father for everything. Give thanks to him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Glory and majesty are all around him. Strength and joy are in the place where he lives.
Blessed are those who have learned to shout praise to you. Lord, they live in the light of your kindness.All day long they are full of joy because of who you are. They celebrate the fact that you do what is right.
You have given him blessings that will never end. You have made him glad and joyful because you are with him.
But do not be glad when the evil spirits obey you. Instead, be glad that your names are written in heaven.”
My spirit, why are you so sad? Why are you so upset deep down inside me? Put your hope in God. Once again I will have reason to praise him. He is my Savior and my God.
Then I will come to you with joy just as God has planned. We will be renewed by being together.
Let his faithful people be filled with joy because of that honor. Let them sing for joy even when they are lying in bed.
But my life might even be poured out like a drink offering on your sacrifices. I’m talking about the way you serve because you believe. Even so, I am glad. I am joyful with all of you.So you too should be glad and joyful with me.
Blessed is the nation about whom all these things are true. Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.
But may those who do what is right be glad and filled with joy when they are with him. May they be happy and joyful.
“The prophets of long ago were treated the same way. When these things happen to you, be glad and jump for joy. You will receive many blessings in heaven.
He wants me to help those in Zion who are filled with sorrow. I will put beautiful crowns on their heads in place of ashes. I will anoint them with olive oil to give them joy instead of sorrow. I will give them a spirit of praise in place of a spirit of sadness. They will be like oak trees that are strong and straight. The Lord himself will plant them in the land. That will show how glorious he is.
Good things come to those who do what is right. Joy comes to those whose hearts are honest.
When I received your words, I ate them. They filled me with joy. My heart took delight in them. Lord God who rules over all, I belong to you.
There are lies in the hearts of those who plan evil. But there is joy for those who work to bring peace.
Our mouths were filled with laughter. Our tongues sang with joy. Then the people of other nations said, “The Lord has done great things for them.”
Let the heavens be filled with joy. Let the earth be glad. Let them say among the nations, “The Lord rules!”
Let the heavens be full of joy. Let the earth be glad. Let the ocean and everything in it roar.Let the fields and everything in them be glad. Let all the trees in the forest sing for joy.
But let all those who seek you be joyful and glad because of what you have done. Let those who count on you to save them always say, “The Lord is great!”
The Lord your God is with you. He is the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you. In his love he will no longer punish you. Instead, he will sing for joy because of you.”
“I am coming to you now. But I say these things while I am still in the world. I say them so that those you gave me can have the same joy that I have.
Sinful people are trapped by their own sin. But godly people shout for joy and are glad.
Sing to God, sing praise to his name. Lift up a song to the God who rides on the clouds. Be glad when you are with him. His name is the Lord.
So be glad and full of joy forever because of what I will create. I will cause others to take delight in Jerusalem. They will be filled with joy when they see its people.
Further, my brothers and sisters, be joyful because you belong to the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write about some important matters to you again. If you know about them, you will have a safe path to follow.
Then Hannah prayed. She said, “The Lord has filled my heart with joy. He has made me strong. I can laugh at my enemies. I’m so glad he saved me.
People of Israel, he will save you. That will bring you joy like water brought up from wells.
Sing to the Lord. Praise him. Day after day tell about how he saves us.Tell the nations about his glory. Tell all people about the wonderful things he has done.
My brothers and sisters, in this way remain strong in the Lord. I love you and long for you. Dear friends, you are my joy and my crown.
I can’t wait to be in the courtyards of the Lord’s temple. I really want to be there. My whole being cries out for the living God.
People of Zion, be glad. Be joyful because of what the Lord your God has done. He has given you the right amount of rain in the fall. That’s because he is faithful. He has sent you plenty of showers. He has sent fall and spring rains alike, just as he did before.
Then I will go to the altar of God. I will go to God. He is my joy and my delight. God, you are my God. I will praise you by playing the lyre.
The jailer brought them into his house. He set a meal in front of them. He and everyone who lived with him were filled with joy. They had become believers in God.
I have spoken to you very honestly. I am very proud of you. I am very happy. Even with all our troubles, my joy has no limit.
Lord, you will make our nation larger. You will increase their joy. They will show you how glad they are. They will be as glad as people are at harvest time. They will be as glad as warriors are when they share the things they’ve taken after a battle.
I will be as satisfied as if I had eaten the best food there is. I will sing praise to you with my mouth.As I lie on my bed I remember you. I think of you all night long.Because you have helped me, I sing in the shadow of your wings.
You love what is right and hate what is evil. So your God has placed you above your companions. He has filled you with joy by pouring the sacred oil on your head.
I will put salvation on its priests as if it were their clothes. God’s faithful people will always sing for joy.
Sing for joy, you heavens! The Lord does wonderful things. Shout out loud, you earth! Burst into song, you mountains! Sing, you forests and all your trees! The Lord sets the family of Jacob free. He shows his glory in Israel.
I tell you, it will be the same in heaven. There will be great joy when one sinner turns away from sin. Yes, there will be more joy than for 99 godly people who do not need to turn away from their sins.
And that is not all. We are full of joy in God because of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of him, God has brought us back to himself.
Let Israel be filled with joy because God is their Maker. Let the people of Zion be glad because he is their King.
Those the Lord has saved will return to their land. They will sing as they enter the city of Zion. Joy that lasts forever will be like beautiful crowns on their heads. They will be filled with gladness and joy. Sorrow and sighing will be gone.
Then young women will dance and be glad. And so will the men, young and old alike. I will turn their mourning into gladness. I will comfort them. And I will give them joy instead of sorrow.
You created everything from north to south. Mount Tabor and Mount Hermon sing to you with joy.
At that time they will say, “He is our God. We trusted in him, and he saved us. He is the Lord. We trusted in him. Let us be filled with joy because he saved us.”
May the nations be glad and sing for joy. You rule the people of the earth fairly. You guide the nations of the earth.
But we have been truly circumcised. We serve God by the power of his Spirit. We boast about what Christ Jesus has done. We don’t put our trust in who we are or what we can do.
Bring back everyone who belongs to me. I created them to bring glory to me. I formed them and made them.”
In days to come, the people of Israel will sing, “Lord, we will praise you. You were angry with us. But now your anger has turned away from us. And you have brought us comfort.
We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him. He appointed them to be saved in keeping with his purpose.
Then I can give praise to you at the gates of the city of Zion. There I will be full of joy because you have saved me.
The Lord gives me strength and protects me. He has saved me. He is my God, I will praise him. He is my father’s God, and I will honor him.
Then he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples were very happy when they saw the Lord.
Your faith is not under our control. You remain strong in your own faith. But we work together with you for your joy.
Mount Zion is filled with joy. The villages of Judah are glad. That’s because you judge fairly.
I’m sure of this. So I know I will remain with you. And I will continue with all of you to help you grow in your faith. I will also continue to help you be joyful in what you have been taught.
You and your families will eat at the place the Lord your God will choose. He will be with you there. You will find joy in everything you have done. That’s because he has blessed you.
Let them sacrifice thank offerings. Let them talk about what he has done as they sing with joy.
Those the Lord has saved will return to their land. They will sing as they enter the city of Zion. Joy that lasts forever will be like beautiful crowns on their heads. They will be filled with gladness and joy. Sorrow and sighing will be gone.
But I will still be glad because of what the Lord has done. God my Savior fills me with joy.
Lord, I will sing about your great love forever. For all time to come, I will tell how faithful you are.You crushed Egypt and killed her people. With your powerful arm you scattered your enemies.The heavens belong to you. The earth is yours also. You made the world and everything that is in it.You created everything from north to south. Mount Tabor and Mount Hermon sing to you with joy.Your arm is powerful. Your hand is strong. Your right hand is mighty.Your kingdom is built on what is right and fair. Your faithful love leads the way in front of you.Blessed are those who have learned to shout praise to you. Lord, they live in the light of your kindness.All day long they are full of joy because of who you are. They celebrate the fact that you do what is right.You bring them glory and give them strength. You are pleased to honor our king.Our king is like a shield that keeps us safe. He belongs to the Lord. He belongs to the Holy One of Israel.You once spoke to your faithful people in a vision. You said, “I have given strength to a soldier. I have raised up a young man from among the people.I will tell everyone that your love stands firm forever. I will tell them that you are always faithful, even in heaven itself.
Every good and perfect gift is from God. This kind of gift comes down from the Father who created the heavenly lights. These lights create shadows that move. But the Father does not change like these shadows.
Sing praises to God. Sing praises. Sing praises to our King. Sing praises.God is the King of the whole earth. Sing a psalm of praise to him.
Give praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. He has blessed us with every spiritual blessing. Those blessings come from the heavenly world. They belong to us because we belong to Christ.
Then they worshiped him. With great joy, they returned to Jerusalem.Every day they went to the temple, praising God.
But he has given proof of what he is like. He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven. He gives you crops in their seasons. He provides you with plenty of food. He fills your hearts with joy.”
My spirit, why are you so sad? Why are you so upset deep down inside me? Put your hope in God. Once again I will have reason to praise him. He is my Savior and my God.
That’s the way it is with you. Now it’s your time to be sad. But I will see you again. Then you will be full of joy. And no one will take away your joy.
My spirit, why are you so sad? Why are you so upset deep down inside me? Put your hope in God. Once again I will have reason to praise him. He is my Savior and my God.
Give thanks to God! He always leads us as if we were prisoners in Christ’s victory parade. Through us, God spreads the knowledge of Christ everywhere like perfume.
I will praise you as long as I live. I will call on your name when I lift up my hands in prayer.I will be as satisfied as if I had eaten the best food there is. I will sing praise to you with my mouth.
Praise the Lord. Sing a new song to the Lord. Sing praise to him in the assembly of his faithful people.
Let them honor him among his people who gather for worship. Let them praise him in the meeting of the elders.
Lord, I will praise you with all my heart. In front of those who think they are gods I will sing praise to you.I will bow down facing your holy temple. I will praise your name, because you are always loving and faithful. You have honored your holy word even more than your own fame.
“His master replied, ‘You have done well, good and faithful slave! You have been faithful with a few things. I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’
Don’t fill yourself up with wine. Getting drunk will lead to wild living. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit.Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord.Lead a life of love, just as Christ did. He loved us. He gave himself up for us. He was a sweet-smelling offering and sacrifice to God.Always give thanks to God the Father for everything. Give thanks to him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Joy is found in giving the right answer. And how good is a word spoken at the right time!
Instead, be joyful that you are taking part in Christ’s sufferings. Then you will have even more joy when Christ returns in glory.
We and the Lord were your examples. You followed us. You welcomed our message even when you were suffering terribly. You welcomed it with the joy the Holy Spirit gives.