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Bible Verses About Joy
Celebrating or seeking joy? These KJV verses overflow with the gladness and delight God offers.
What does the Bible say about joy?
The Bible addresses joy with deep compassion and clarity. From the Psalms to the words of Jesus, Scripture meets you in this exact feeling and offers comfort, strength, and direction. Here are the most powerful verses — each chosen because they speak directly to what you're going through.
Most Powerful Verses
Deuteronomy 28:47
“Because thou servedst not the LORD thy God with joyfulness, and with gladness of heart, for the abundance of all things;”
— King James Version
Psalms 51:8
“Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.”
— King James Version
Psalms 98:4
“Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.”
— King James Version
Isaiah 16:10
“And gladness is taken away, and joy out of the plentiful field; and in the vineyards there shall be no singing, neither shall there be shouting: the treaders shall tread out no wine in their presses; I have made their vintage shouting to cease.”
— King James Version
Isaiah 51:11
“Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.”
— King James Version
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Luke 1:14
“And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.”
1 Kings 8:66
“On the eighth day he sent the people away: and they blessed the king, and went unto their tents joyful and glad of heart for all the goodness that the LORD had done for David his servant, and for Isra...”
2 Chronicles 29:30
“Moreover Hezekiah the king and the princes commanded the Levites to sing praise unto the LORD with the words of David, and of Asaph the seer. And they sang praises with gladness, and they bowed their ...”
2 Chronicles 30:21
“And the children of Israel that were present at Jerusalem kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with great gladness: and the Levites and the priests praised the LORD day by day, singing with l...”
Nehemiah 12:27
“And at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought the Levites out of all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem, to keep the dedication with gladness, both with thanksgivings, and with sing...”
Esther 5:9
“Then went Haman forth that day joyful and with a glad heart: but when Haman saw Mordecai in the king's gate, that he stood not up, nor moved for him, he was full of indignation against Mordecai.”
Esther 8:16
“The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour.”
Esther 8:17
“And in every province, and in every city, whithersoever the king's commandment and his decree came, the Jews had joy and gladness, a feast and a good day. And many of the people of the land became Jew...”
Psalms 5:11
“But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.”
Psalms 9:2
“I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.”
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Psalms 67:4 — “O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern ...”
Psalms 81:1 — “To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of Asaph. Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyfu...”
Psalms 95:1 — “O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation....”
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