- In the same way, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels when even one sinner repents.
- Everyone enjoys a fitting reply;
it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time! - Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.
- Your laws are my treasure;
they are my heart’s delight. - For I assisted the poor in their need
and the orphans who required help.
I helped those without hope, and they blessed me.
And I caused the widows’ hearts to sing for joy. - The grapevines have dried up,
and the fig trees have withered.
The pomegranate trees, palm trees, and apple trees—
all the fruit trees—have dried up.
And the people’s joy has dried up with them. - And a voice from heaven said, “This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy.”
- But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!
- And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!”
- When doubts filled my mind,
your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer. - For the Lord your God is living among you.
He is a mighty savior.
He will take delight in you with gladness.
With his love, he will calm all your fears.
He will rejoice over you with joyful songs. - In the same way, there is more joy in heaven over one lost sinner who repents and returns to God than over ninety-nine others who are righteous and haven’t strayed away!
- A wise child brings joy to a father;
a foolish child brings grief to a mother. - We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.
- The father of godly children has cause for joy.
What a pleasure to have children who are wise. - The hopes of the godly result in happiness,
but the expectations of the wicked come to nothing. - But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.
- The master was full of praise. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!’
- In my distress I prayed to the Lord,
and the Lord answered me and set me free. - Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep.
- But even as he spoke, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy. Listen to him.”
- For I have given rest to the weary and joy to the sorrowing.
- Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!
- Those who are victorious will sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat with my Father on his throne.
- The commandments of the Lord are right,
bringing joy to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are clear,
giving insight for living.
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