Bible verses about joy
Joy in the Bible is deeper than a good mood. These verses speak of a gladness that holds even on hard days.
Then he said to them, “Go your way. Eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to him for whom nothing is prepared, for today is holy to our Lord. Don’t be grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”
Nehemiah 8:10
You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forever more.
Psalm 16:11
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13
Rejoice in the Lord always! Again I will say, “Rejoice!”
Philippians 4:4
I have spoken these things to you, that my joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be made full.
John 15:11
For his anger is but for a moment. His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning.
Psalm 30:5
This is the day that the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it!
Psalm 118:24
Always rejoice. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations…
James 1:2
The LORD has done great things for us, and we are glad.
Psalm 126:3