Bible Verses about Joy

Rejoice always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances; for this is… 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Rejoice always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18	Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. gratitude prayer
The Lord, your God, is in your midst, a warrior and a savior. He will rejoice over you with gladness and renew you through his love. He will exult over you with shouts of joy. Zephaniah 3:17	The Lord your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. God redeemer singing

Be joyful in your hope. Be patient in times of affliction. Persevere in prayer. Romans 12:12	Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer. prayer patience
Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say: Rejoice! Philippians 4:4	Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! God
When my anxious thoughts multiplied, your comfort filled my soul with joy. Psalm 94:19	In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul. worrying comforter
This is the day that the Lord has made; let us exult and rejoice in it. Psalm 118:24	This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. creation life
Even though the fig tree does not blossom and there is no fruit on the vines, even though the olive crop will fail and the orchards will yield no food, even though the flock is cut off from the fold and there is no herd in the stalls, I will continue to rejoice in the Lord, and exult in the God of my salvation. Habakkuk 3:17-18	Though the fig tree may not blossom, Nor fruit be on the vines; Though the labor of the olive may fail, And the fields yield no food; Though the flock may be cut off from the fold, And there be no herd in the stalls— Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation. salvation worship harvest
You will show me the path to life; you will fill me with joy in your presence and everlasting delights at your right hand. Psalm 16:11	You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. life nearness
I rejoice in the Lord with all my heart; my soul exults in my God. For he has clothed me in garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of saving justice, like a bridegroom adorned with a garland or a bride bedecked with her jewels. Isaiah 61:10	I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, My soul shall be joyful in my God; For He has clothed me with the garments of salvation, He has covered me with the robe of righteousness, As a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments, And as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. righteousness redeemer marriage
Although 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 a joy that is indescribable and glorious. For you are achieving the goal of your faith, that is, the salvation of your souls. 1 Peter 1:8-9	Whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls. faith salvation
Until now, in my name, you have not asked for anything. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete. John 16:24	Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full. reliability receiving blameless
I have told you these things so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete. John 15:11	These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. Jesus blameless
For this reason, I rejoice when I endure weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and distress for the sake of Christ. For it is when I am weak that I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:10	Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong. strength persecution weakness
A man is joyful when he utters apt answers, and even more satisfying is a word in season. Proverbs 15:23	A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a word spoken in due season, how good it is! speaking
You are a place of refuge for me; you preserve me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah Psalm 32:7	You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah safety protection singing
In contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things. Galatians 5:22-23	But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. law Spirit blessing
Each person should give as much as he has decided in his heart, not with reluctance or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7	So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. giving heart generosity
Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. Romans 12:15	Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. compassion sadness
In that way, I can come to you in joy, if God so wills, and be refreshed together with you. Romans 15:32	That I may come to you with joy by the will of God, and may be refreshed together with you. obedience dependence
A cheerful heart is excellent medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22	A merry heart does good, like medicine, But a broken spirit dries the bones. healing heart sickness
Your statutes are my everlasting heritage; they are the very joy of my heart. Psalm 119:111	Your testimonies I have taken as a heritage forever, For they are the rejoicing of my heart. law heart
I will rejoice and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High. Psalm 9:3	I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High. worship God singing
But without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever comes to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. Hebrews 11:6	But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. faith reward seeking
For the Lord takes delight in his people, and he crowns the humble with salvation. Psalm 149:4	For the Lord takes pleasure in His people; He will beautify the humble with salvation. humility blessing
Godliness produces great gain, but only to those who are content. 1 Timothy 6:6	Now godliness with contentment is great gain. faith materialism contentment

When things are going well, be grateful for your blessings, and in times of adversity consider this: God has made both of them, so that we cannot predict with confidence what the future holds.

In the day of prosperity be joyful, But in the day of adversity consider: Surely God has appointed the one as well as the other, So that man can find out nothing that will come after him.