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Bible Verses About Joy

Joy in Scripture runs deeper than mood — it is rooted in God and survives hard seasons. These verses point to a gladness that the world can't give or take away.

These Bible verses about joy are 16 passages from the King James Version (KJV) — gathered to read slowly, pray over, and return to.

  1. 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.

    Nehemiah 8:10

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

    Psalms 16:11

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

    Psalms 30:5

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

    John 16:24

  5. 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.

    Romans 15:13

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

    Philippians 4:4

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

    Psalms 118:24

  8. They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

    Psalms 126:5

  9. Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation.

    Habakkuk 3:18

  10. 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:

    1 Peter 1:8

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

    Galatians 5:22

  12. The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.

    Psalms 28:7

  13. My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;

    James 1:2

  14. In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.

    Psalms 94:19

  15. 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 field shall clap their hands.

    Isaiah 55:12

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

    John 15:11

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about joy?
Scripture returns to joy again and again. This page gathers 16 of its clearest King James Version passages in one place, so you can read and reflect on them slowly.
What is a good Bible verse for joy?
Nehemiah 8:10 — “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.”
How many Bible verses about joy are in this collection?
16 King James Version (KJV) verses, hand-picked and arranged so you can read them in a few quiet minutes.
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