Bible verses about
joy
The joy of Scripture is deeper than circumstance — rooted in God’s presence and salvation, surviving even sorrow. It is strength for the weary and the fruit of the Spirit. These King James verses gather the Bible’s words on joy.
12 verses about joy (KJV)
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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.
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Psalms 16:11
Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
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John 15:11
These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
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Romans 15:13
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.
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Psalms 30:5
For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
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Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
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Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
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Psalms 118:24
This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
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James 1:2
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
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1 Peter 1:8
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:
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Psalms 28:7
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.
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Habakkuk 3:18
Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation.
Questions, answered plainly
What does the Bible say about joy?
The Bible names joy as strength — "the joy of the Lord is your strength" (Nehemiah 8:10) — and locates it in God’s presence: "in thy presence is fulness of joy" (Psalms 16:11). It is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22) that Christ gives so "your joy might be full" (John 15:11).
What is the difference between joy and happiness in the Bible?
Scripture roots joy in God rather than circumstances, so it can endure trials — "count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations" (James 1:2) — and outlast sorrow: "weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning" (Psalms 30:5).
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