Being Happy

Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.

Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the Lord.

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he.

Rejoice evermore. — read the full passage →

A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.

Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. — read the full passage →

He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.

Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength.

By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.

Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty:

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; — read the full passage →

But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.

For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that is good before God. This also is vanity and vexation of spirit.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.

For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

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

And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.

The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the Lord do all these things.

I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life. — read the full passage →

I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life.

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, — read the full passage →

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. — read the full passage →

In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.

Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.

My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.

Happy art thou, O Israel: who is like unto thee, O people saved by the Lord, the shield of thy help, and who is the sword of thy excellency! and thine enemies shall be found liars unto thee; and thou shalt tread upon their high places.

But godliness with contentment is great gain. — read the full passage →

For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place.

His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the Lord hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted.

Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;

For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.

And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.

Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.

Wherefore I perceive that there is nothing better, than that a man should rejoice in his own works; for that is his portion: for who shall bring him to see what shall be after him?

But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God.

Happy are thy men, and happy are these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, and hear thy wisdom.

Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.

I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. — read the full passage →

When a man hath taken a new wife, he shall not go out to war, neither shall he be charged with any business: but he shall be free at home one year, and shall cheer up his wife which he hath taken.

But godliness with contentment is great gain.

Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; — read the full passage →

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: — read the full passage →

His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. — read the full passage →

He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.

Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God:

For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; — read the full passage →

For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.

I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.

And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them.

For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, — read the full passage →

Hast thou faith? have it to thyself before God. Happy is he that condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth.

And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the Lord, mine horn is exalted in the Lord: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation.

How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!

I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.

Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: — read the full passage →