Bible Verses About Joy

Nehemiah 8:10

“For the joy of the Lord is your strength.”

Joy is described here as strength that comes from God.

Psalm 16:11

“In thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”

The deepest source of joy is God's presence.

Romans 15:13

“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing.”

Joy, peace, and hope are joined together in this blessing.

1 Thessalonians 5:18

“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”

Thankfulness is not denial. It is a way of staying awake to grace.

Psalm 107:1

“O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”

Gratitude rests on God's lasting goodness and mercy.

John 14:27

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you.”

Jesus gives peace that is different from what the world gives.

Philippians 4:7

“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

God's peace guards both the heart and the mind.

Isaiah 26:3

“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee.”

Peace is connected with trust and a mind stayed on God.

Psalm 4:8

“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.”

Peace reaches even the vulnerable moment of sleep.

Numbers 6:24-26

“The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: the Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee.”

This blessing ends with the Lord giving peace.

Psalm 51:8

“Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones you have crushed rejoice.”

Psalm 68:3

“But may the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; may they be happy and joyful.”

Psalm 92:4

“For you make me glad by your deeds, LORD; I sing for joy at what your hands have done.”

Psalm 32:11

“Rejoice in the LORD and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart!”

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.”

Zephaniah 3:14

“Sing, Daughter Zion; shout aloud, Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, Daughter Jerusalem!”

Psalm 68:4

“Sing to God, sing in praise of his name, extol him who rides on the clouds; rejoice before him—his name is the LORD.”

Isaiah 65:18

“Be glad and rejoice forever in what I will create, for I will create Jerusalem to be a delight and its people a joy.”

Habakkuk 3:18

“Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.”

Psalm 16:9

“Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure.”

Acts 2:26

“Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest in hope.”

1 Chronicles 16:31

“Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let them say among the nations, The LORD reigns!”

Psalm 65:13

“The meadows are covered with flocks and the valleys are mantled with grain; they shout for joy and sing.”

Ecclesiastes 9:7

“Go, eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine with a joyful heart, for God has already approved what you do.”

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.”

2 Corinthians 13:11

“Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice!”

Psalm 86:4

“Bring joy to your servant, Lord, for I put my trust in you.”

Psalm 63:7

“Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings.”

Psalm 4:7

“Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound.”

Romans 12:12

“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”