Bible Verses About Joy

Joy is a powerful and uplifting emotion that can bring light into our lives, even during difficult times. The Bible speaks often about joy, offering encouragement and reminding us that true joy comes from our relationship with God. In this post, we’ll explore Bible verses about joy that can inspire and uplift your spirit. Join us as we discover how these scriptures can help you find lasting joy in every season of life.

Bible Verses About Joy

Psalm 16:11 – “You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

Nehemiah 8:10 – “Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”

Romans 15:13 – “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

Philippians 4:4 – “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”

James 1:2 – “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.”

Psalm 30:5 – “For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”

1 Peter 1:8 – “Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy.”

John 15:11 – “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.”

Proverbs 17:22 – “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”

Psalm 118:24 – “The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.”

Isaiah 55:12 – “You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.”

Romans 12:12 – “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”

Galatians 5:22 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.”

Psalm 126:5 – “Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.”

Proverbs 10:28 – “The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing.”

1 Thessalonians 5:16 – “Rejoice always.”

Isaiah 61:10 – “I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness.”

Habakkuk 3:18 – “Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.”

Psalm 4:7 – “You have filled my heart with greater joy than when their grain and new wine abound.”

Luke 2:10 – “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.'”

Jeremiah 15:16 – “When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear your name, Lord God Almighty.”

John 16:24 – “Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.”

Zephaniah 3:17 – “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”

Psalm 71:23 – “My lips will shout for joy when I sing praise to you—I whom you have delivered.”

1 Chronicles 16:27 – “Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his dwelling place.”

Isaiah 12:3 – “With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.”

Psalm 97:11 – “Light shines on the righteous and joy on the upright in heart.”

Luke 15:7 – “I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.”

John 16:22 – “So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.”

Psalm 33:21 – “In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name.”

1 John 1:4 – “We write this to make our joy complete.”

Psalm 28:7 – “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.”

Isaiah 35:10 – “And those the Lord has rescued will return. They will enter Zion with singing; everlasting joy will crown their heads. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee away.”

Romans 14:17 – “For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.”

Psalm 5:11 – “But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.”

Nehemiah 12:43 – “And on that day they offered great sacrifices, rejoicing because God had given them great joy. The women and children also rejoiced. The sound of rejoicing in Jerusalem could be heard far away.”

Psalm 94:19 – “When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.”

John 3:29 – “The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him, and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete.”

Psalm 51:12 – “Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.”

Psalm 9:2 – “I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High.”

Isaiah 29:19 – “Once more the humble will rejoice in the Lord; the needy will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.”

Luke 10:20 – “However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”

Isaiah 61:7 – “Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance. And so you will inherit a double portion in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours.”

2 Corinthians 7:4 – “I have spoken to you with great frankness; I take great pride in you. I am greatly encouraged; in all our troubles my joy knows no bounds.”

Jeremiah 31:13 – “Then young women will dance and be glad, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow.”

Proverbs 12:20 – “Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.”

Psalm 126:3 – “The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.”

Luke 6:23 – “Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their ancestors treated the prophets.”

These verses highlight the joy that comes from knowing God, trusting in His promises, and experiencing His presence in our lives.

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