Unlike fleeting happiness, biblical joy runs deeper than circumstances—it’s the unshakable confidence that God remains good even in trials. These bible verses about joy showcase how delight flourishes when we fix our eyes on Christ. From Paul singing in prison to David dancing before the Lord, Scripture proves joy is a choice, not just an emotion. Whether you’re celebrating victories or walking through valleys, these verses will remind you that true joy comes from God’s presence, promises, and power at work in your life.
Bible Verses About Joy: God’s Prescription for Gladness
The joy of the Lord is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Philippians 4:4
You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy. Psalm 16:11
Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, yet I will rejoice in the Lord. Habakkuk 3:17-18
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds. James 1:2
These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. John 15:11
The kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Romans 14:17
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Psalm 100:1
For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace. Isaiah 55:12
Restore to me the joy of your salvation. Psalm 51:12
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. 3 John 1:4
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing. Romans 15:13
A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22
You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and wine abound. Psalm 4:7
And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. Acts 13:52
Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask and you will receive, that your joy may be full. John 16:24
My lips will shout for joy, when I sing praises to you. Psalm 71:23
Let me hear joy and gladness. Psalm 51:8
The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart. Psalm 19:8
And they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. Luke 24:52
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Unshakable Joy: Scriptures for Hard Seasons
The joy of Yahweh is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10
You have put gladness in my heart, more than in the season that their grain and wine increased. Psalm 4:7
The righteous will be glad; they will rejoice before Elohim; they will celebrate with joy. Psalm 68:3
I will bless Yahweh at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalm 34:1
When you make a vow to Yahweh your Elohim, be prompt in paying it. Deuteronomy 23:21
Rejoice in the Lord always. Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Philippians 4:4-5
You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy. Psalm 16:11
Shout for joy to Elohim, all the earth! Sing the glory of His name; make His praise glorious. Psalm 66:1-2
Let the heart of those who seek Yahweh be glad. Psalm 105:3
Serve Yahweh with gladness; come before His presence with singing. Psalm 100:2
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4
Happy are those who hear the Word of Elohim and obey it. Luke 11:28
The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. Psalm 126:3
You make known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence. Psalm 16:11
Blessed are those who dwell in Your house; they are ever praising You. Psalm 84:4
Scriptures to Encourage You to Rejoice Always
May the joy of Yahweh be your strength. Nehemiah 8:10
The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. Psalm 126:3
I will greatly rejoice in Yahweh, my soul shall be joyful in my Elohim. Isaiah 61:10
You have put gladness in my heart, more than in the season that their grain and wine increased. Psalm 4:7
Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Romans 12:15
The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness. Galatians 5:22
Let the hearts of those who seek Yahweh rejoice. Psalm 105:3
The righteous cry out, and Yahweh hears them; He delivers them from all their troubles. Psalm 34:17
Rejoice in the Lord always. Let your gentleness be evident to all. Philippians 4:4-5
Be glad in Yahweh and rejoice, you righteous; and shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart! Psalm 32:11
You make known to me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy. Psalm 16:11
The joy of the Lord is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4
I will bless Yahweh at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalm 34:1
You have put gladness in my heart, more than in the season that their grain and wine increased. Psalm 4:7
The righteous will rejoice in Yahweh and take refuge in Him. Psalm 64:10
Shout for joy to Yahweh, all the earth! Psalm 100:1
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Joy in Worship: David’s Secret to Delight
I will rejoice greatly in Yahweh; my soul will exult in my Elohim. Isaiah 61:10
The joy of the Lord is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10
Rejoice in Yahweh, you righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of His holiness. Psalm 97:12
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10
A merry heart does good, like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones. Proverbs 17:22
Let your hearts rejoice and delight in Yahweh. Psalm 37:4
Shout for joy to Yahweh, all the earth. Psalm 100:1
I will bless Yahweh at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalm 34:1
Great peace have those who love Your law, and nothing causes them to stumble. Psalm 119:165
Serve Yahweh with gladness; come before His presence with singing. Psalm 100:2
Let the hearts of those who seek Yahweh rejoice. Psalm 105:3
The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness. Galatians 5:22
You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy. Psalm 16:11
Rejoice in Yahweh always. Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Philippians 4:4-5
Fruit of the Spirit: Cultivating Lasting Joy
Shout for joy to Yahweh, all the earth! Psalm 66:1-2
Rejoice in the Lord always. Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Philippians 4:4-5
I will bless Yahweh at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalm 34:1
The righteous will rejoice and take refuge in Yahweh. Psalm 64:10
Rejoice in Yahweh, you righteous, and give thanks at the remembrance of His holiness. Psalm 97:12
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Philippians 4:4
Let the hearts of those who seek Yahweh rejoice. Psalm 105:3
The joy of the Lord is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10
I will greatly rejoice in Yahweh; my soul shall be joyful in my Elohim. Isaiah 61:10
Shout for joy to Yahweh, all the earth! Psalm 100:1-2
For the mountains may depart, and the hills be removed, but My steadfast love shall not depart from you. Isaiah 54:10
Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Romans 12:15
You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy. Psalm 16:11
You have put gladness in my heart, more than in the season that their grain and wine increased. Psalm 4:7