Happy are thy men, happy are these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, and that hear thy wisdom. I Kings 10:8 (The Queen of Sheba to King Solomon)
the joy of the LORD is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10b
Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty Job 5:17
I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies. Psalm 18:3
Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Psalm 100:2This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalms 118:24
When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. 2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them. 3 The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad. 4 Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south. 5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. 6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. Psalm 126 (A Song of degrees)
Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them (children): they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate. Psalm 127:5
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. Proverbs 3:13
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he. Proverbs 14:21
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. Proverbs 15:13
All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. Proverbs 15:15
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. Proverbs 17:22
Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. Proverbs 28:14
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. Proverbs 29:18
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. Ecclesiastes 2:26a
to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness Isaiah 61:3b
These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full John 15:11
Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. John 16:24
Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. 7 And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. 8 And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. Acts 3:6-8
And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost. Acts 13:52
Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Philippians 4:4
Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy. James 5:11
Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. James 5:13
If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you I Peter 4:14
