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Nehemiah 8:10
“For the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
Joy is described here as strength that comes from God.
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Bible Verses About Joy
Bible verses about joy, gladness, hope, peace, and rejoicing in God.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Psalm 51:8
“Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones you have crushed rejoice.”
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Psalm 68:3
“But may the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; may they be happy and joyful.”
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Psalm 92:4
“For you make me glad by your deeds, LORD; I sing for joy at what your hands have done.”
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Psalm 32:11
“Rejoice in the LORD and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart!”
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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.”
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Zephaniah 3:14
“Sing, Daughter Zion; shout aloud, Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, Daughter Jerusalem!”
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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.”
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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.”
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Habakkuk 3:18
“Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.”
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Psalm 16:9
“Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure.”
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Acts 2:26
“Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest in hope.”
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1 Chronicles 16:31
“Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let them say among the nations, The LORD reigns!”
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Psalm 65:13
“The meadows are covered with flocks and the valleys are mantled with grain; they shout for joy and sing.”
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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.”
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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.”
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2 Corinthians 13:11
“Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice!”
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Psalm 86:4
“Bring joy to your servant, Lord, for I put my trust in you.”
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Psalm 63:7
“Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings.”
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Psalm 4:7
“Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound.”
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Romans 12:12
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
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