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There is nothing better for a manthanthat he should eat and drink, and make his soul enjoy good in his labor. This also I saw, that it is from the hand of God.

a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

A cheerful heart is a good medicine; But a broken spirit drieth up the bones.

Rejoice in the Lord always: again I will say, Rejoice.

And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing in the streets thereof.

A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.

Then I commended mirth, because a man hath no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be joyful: for that shall abide with him in his labor all the days of his life which God hath given him under the sun.

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

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

Be no longer a drinker of water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities.

And he went up from thence unto Beth-el; and as he was going up by the way, there came forth young lads out of the city, and mocked him, and said unto him, Go up, thou baldhead; go up, thou baldhead. — read the full passage →

For no word from God shall be void of power.

Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.

And they rose up early on the morrow, and offered burnt-offerings, and brought peace-offerings; and the people sat down to eat and to drink, and rose up to play.

But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to the weak.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth, and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thy heart, and in the sight of thine eyes; but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, neither shadow that is cast by turning.

And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Let them praise his name in the dance: Let them sing praises unto him with timbrel and harp.

He will yet fill thy mouth with laughter, And thy lips with shouting.

Wherefore, if meat causeth my brother to stumble, I will eat no flesh for evermore, that I cause not my brother to stumble.

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

and bring the fatted calf, and kill it, and let us eat, and make merry: — read the full passage →

For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing; and all the trees of the fields shall clap their hands.

And it was so, as the ark of Jehovah came into the city of David, that Michal the daughter of Saul looked out at the window, and saw king David leaping and dancing before Jehovah; and she despised him in her heart.

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

Behold, that which I have seen to be good and to be comely is for one to eat and to drink, and to enjoy good in all his labor, wherein he laboreth under the sun, all the days of his life which God hath given him: for this is his portion. — read the full passage →

For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven: — read the full passage →

and there ye shall eat before Jehovah your God, and ye shall rejoice in all that ye put your hand unto, ye and your households, wherein Jehovah thy God hath blessed thee.

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:

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

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

Then was our mouth filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing: Then said they among the nations, Jehovah hath done great things for them.

Now faith is assurance ofthingshoped for, a conviction of things not seen.

For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, 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.

Be not therefore anxious for the morrow: for the morrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

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

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

Charge them that are rich in this present world, that they be not highminded, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

The thief cometh not, but that he may steal, and kill, and destroy: I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool: this also is vanity.

And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh; every one that heareth will laugh with me.

And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and one said, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. — read the full passage →

he said, Give place: for the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.

Strength and dignity are her clothing; And she laugheth at the time to come.

Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want.

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

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.

And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances.

Also take not heed unto all words that are spoken, lest thou hear thy servant curse thee; — read the full passage →

nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, or jesting, which are not befitting: but rather giving of thanks.

Wherefore thou art without excuse, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest dost practise the same things.

For all this I laid to my heart, even to explore all this: that the righteous, and the wise, and their works, are in the hand of God; whether it be love or hatred, man knoweth it not; all is before them. — read the full passage →

Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And stripes for the back of fools.

My son, attend unto my wisdom; Incline thine ear to my understanding: — read the full passage →

Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.

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

Take heed that ye do not your righteousness before men, to be seen of them: else ye have no reward with your Father who is in heaven. — read the full passage →

But now, O Jehovah, thou art our Father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.

In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thy hand; for thou knowest not which shall prosper, whether this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good. — read the full passage →

Surely he scoffeth at the scoffers; But he giveth grace unto the lowly.

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, — read the full passage →

Have we no right to lead about a wife that is a believer, even as the rest of the apostles, and the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas?

There is nothing better for a manthanthat he should eat and drink, and make his soul enjoy good in his labor. This also I saw, that it is from the hand of God. — read the full passage →

Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; Andhe that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want. — read the full passage →

I have seen the travail which God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised therewith. — read the full passage →

And God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. — read the full passage →

For he hath said somewhere of the seventh day on this wise, And God rested on the seventh day from all his works;

Rejoice always;

All the days of the afflicted are evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.

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

choosing rather to share ill treatment with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth, and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thy heart, and in the sight of thine eyes; but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment. — read the full passage →

Is any among you suffering? let him pray. Is any cheerful? let him sing praise.

Let marriage be had in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled: for fornicators and adulterers God will judge.

Wherefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as also ye do.

Nevertheless do ye also severally love each one his own wife even as himself; and let the wife see that she fear her husband.

For as the sufferings of Christ abound unto us, even so our comfort also aboundeth through Christ.

All things are lawful for me; but not all things are expedient. All things are lawful for me; but I will not be brought under the power of any.

Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be made full.

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

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

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

and the ransomed of Jehovah shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their heads: they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.

Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God hath already accepted thy works.

And whatsoever mine eyes desired I kept not from them; I withheld not my heart from any joy; for my heart rejoiced because of all my labor; and this was my portion from all my labor.

A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!

A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; But envy is the rottenness of the bones.

It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; Andso iswisdom to a man of understanding.

And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something from them.

But I will warn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, who after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.

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

Iron sharpeneth iron; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

Train up a child in the way he should go, And even when he is old he will not depart from it.