Nehemiah 8:10
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.
Bible Verses About Joy
The joy of the LORD is your strength. Biblical joy is not the same as happiness in good circumstances; it sings at midnight, rejoices though the fig tree does not blossom, and counts trials with a strange gladness. These passages show where that joy comes from, the presence of God Himself, and why no man can take it away.
Psalms 16:11
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.
John 15:11
11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
Psalms 30:5
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. his anger...: Heb. there is but a moment in his anger for a night: Heb. in the evening joy: Heb. singing
Philippians 4:4
4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
James 1:2–4
2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; temptations: or, trials 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
Psalms 126:5–6
5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. joy: or, singing 6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. precious...: or, seed basket
Romans 15:13
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.
Habakkuk 3:17–18
17 Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: fail: Heb. lie 18 Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation.
1 Peter 1:8–9
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: 9 Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.
Isaiah 55:12
12 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.
Psalms 51:12
12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
Luke 2:10–11
10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
John 16:22
22 And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.
Zephaniah 3:17
17 The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing. rest: Heb. be silent
Psalms 100:1–2
1 [A Psalm of praise.] Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. praise: or, thanksgiving all...: Heb. all the earth 2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.