Bible Verses About Joy

"In thy presence is fulness of joy," says Psalm 16. Joy in the Bible is a fruit of the Spirit and a response to who God is and what he has done — so it can coexist with tears, and it can be chosen again each morning.

Paul wrote "Rejoice in the Lord alway" from prison. Read the verses below as an invitation, not a demand: a reminder of reasons for gladness that do not disappear on a hard day.

23 Bible verses about joy

1. 1

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

2. 2

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

3. 3

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

4. 4

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

5. 5

   My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

6. 6

   Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;

7. 7

   The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.

8. 8

   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: Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.

9. 9

   I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.

10. 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. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

11. 11

    Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing.

12. 12

    A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.

13. 13

    But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.

14. 14

    But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

15. 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.

16. 16

    Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.

17. 17

    The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.

18. 18

    I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.

19. 19

    Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O Lord God of hosts.

20. 20

    Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.

21. 21

    For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

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.

23. 23

    O CLAP your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.

Bible text: King James Version (KJV).