Happiness

Delight thyself also in Jehovah; And he will give thee the desires of thy heart.

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

I know that there is nothing better for them, than to rejoice, and to do good so long as they live.

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

Happy is the people that is in such a case; Yea, happy is the people whose God is Jehovah.

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

Thou wilt show me the path of life: In thy presence is fulness of joy; In 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 mirth is heaviness.

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

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

He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

But even if ye should suffer for righteousness’ sake, blessed are ye: and fear not their fear, neither be troubled;

Wherefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

Trust in Jehovah, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed onhisfaithfulness.

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

For to the man that pleaseth him God giveth 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 pleaseth God. This also is vanity and a striving after wind.

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

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

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

through whom also we have had our access by faith into this grace wherein we stand; and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial among you, which cometh upon you to prove you, as though a strange thing happened unto you:

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

but insomuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory also ye may rejoice 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, therein to be content. — read the full passage →

In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider; yea, God hath made the one side by side with the other, to the end that man should not find out anything that shall be after him.

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

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

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

Oh taste and see that Jehovah is good: Blessed is the man that taketh refuge in him.

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

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

But let the righteous be glad; let them exult before God: Yea, let them rejoice with gladness.

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

I know that there is nothing better for them, than to rejoice, and to do good so long as they live. — read the full passage →

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

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.

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

When a man taketh a new wife, he shall not go out in the host, neither shall he be charged with any business: he shall be free at home one year, and shall cheer his wife whom he hath taken.

He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.

Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; 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 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.

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 →

Count it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall into manifold temptations; — read the full passage →

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

The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart: The commandment of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes.

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.

Rejoice with them that rejoice; weep with them that weep.

Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and covet, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war; ye have not, because ye ask not.

looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising shame, and hath sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

For thou shalt eat the labor of thy hands: Happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.

For his anger is but for a moment; His favor is for a life-time: Weeping may tarry for the night, But joy cometh in the morning.

Rest in Jehovah, 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 wicked, Nor standeth in the way of sinners, Nor sitteth in the seat of scoffers: — 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 honor.

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.

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

Many there are that say, Who will show us any good? Jehovah, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. — read the full passage →

Delight thyself also in Jehovah; And he will give thee the desires of thy heart. — read the full passage →

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

for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

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 dwell in safety.

rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing stedfastly in prayer;

I say unto you, that even so there shall be joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine righteous persons, who need no repentance.

I will greatly rejoice in Jehovah, 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 a garland, 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 also is vanity.

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

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.

I said in my heart, Come now, I will prove thee with mirth; therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also was vanity. — read the full passage →

Honor and majesty are before him: Strength and gladness are in his place.

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.

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

And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

The hope of the righteousshall begladness; But the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

whom not having seen ye love; on whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice greatly with joy unspeakable and full of glory:

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

Now it came to pass on a sabbath, that he was going through the grainfields; and his disciples plucked the ears, 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 labor—this is the gift of God.

Let each man do according as he hath purposed in his heart: not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

Wherefore I saw that there is nothing better, than that a man should rejoice in his works; for that is his portion: for who shall bring him back 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 Jehovah, That walketh in his ways.

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

A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet, set to Shigionoth. — read the full passage →

When Jehovah brought back those that returned to Zion, We were like unto them that dream. — read the full passage →

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

Oh remember that my life is a breath: Mine eye shall no more see good.

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

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

If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal. — read the full passage →

Oh give thanks unto Jehovah, call upon his name; Make known among the peoples his doings. — read the full passage →

Therefore let us also, seeing we are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, 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 fearful.