Bible Verses About Joy
Verses about the joy God gives, even in hard times.
- Nehemiah 8:10
Nehemiah told them, "Go and eat rich food and drink sweet drinks. Send some to people who have nothing ready. Today is holy to our Lord. Do not be sad, for the joy of the LORD is your strength."
- Psalm 16:11
You have shown me the path of life. You will fill me with joy when I am with you. At your right hand are pleasures that last forever.
- John 15:11
I have told you these things so that my joy will be in you. I want your joy to be complete.
- James 1:2
My brothers and sisters, when you face all kinds of trials, think of it as pure joy.
- Philippians 4:4
Always be full of joy in the Lord. I will say it again: Be full of joy!
- Galatians 5:22-23
22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against things like these.
- Psalm 30:5
For his anger lasts only a moment. But his kindness lasts a lifetime. Crying may last through the night, but joy comes in the morning.
- John 16:24
Until now you haven't asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive. Then your joy will be complete.
- 1 Peter 1:8
You have not seen him, but you love him. You don't see him now, but you believe in him. And you are filled with a glorious joy that is too great for words.
- Psalm 126:3
The LORD has done great things for us. We are filled with joy.
- Romans 15:13
God is the God of hope. May he fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him. Then you will overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
All verses from the Readable English Bible (READ), a free, open-source Bible in clear, simple English.