Happiness

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty: — read the full passage →

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

Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:

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

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.

I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.

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 →

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.

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 →

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

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

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

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

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

But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

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 →

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. — read the full passage →

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

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

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

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.

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

Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.

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.

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

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

Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. — read the full passage →

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

The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour.

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.

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

There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? Lord, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. — read the full passage →

Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. — read the full passage →

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

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

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. — read the full passage →

Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.

Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.

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.

He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity.

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

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.

I said in mine heart, Go to now, I will prove thee with mirth, therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also is vanity. — read the full passage →

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

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.

But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.

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

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

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:

For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;

And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands. — read the full passage →

Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God.

Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

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?

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

While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord; that walketh in his ways.

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet upon Shigionoth. — read the full passage →

When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. — read the full passage →

Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place? — read the full passage →

O remember that my life is wind: mine eye shall no more see good.

But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.

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

Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. — read the full passage →

O give thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people. — read the full passage →

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 →

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 afraid.