What Does the Bible Say About Joy?

"Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength."

"You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand."

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds."

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him..."

"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!"

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness."

"For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning."

"I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete."

"Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy."

"Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy."