Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”
Nehemiah 8:10
Verses on joy: the gladness of the Psalms, joy that comes after sorrow, and Paul’s call to rejoice. Read them here, or swipe through them one at a time.
Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”
Nehemiah 8:10
You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.
Psalm 16:11
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Philippians 4:4
This is the day that the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118:24
I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.
John 15:11
The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.”
Zephaniah 3:17
You turned my mourning into dancing; You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks forever.
Psalm 30:11–12
Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy.
Psalm 126:5
So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.
John 16:22
Though the fig tree does not bud and no fruit is on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though the sheep are cut off from the fold and no cattle are in the stalls, yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation!
Habakkuk 3:17–18
You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.
Isaiah 55:12
The LORD has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.
Psalm 126:3
A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.
Proverbs 17:22
But let all who take refuge in You rejoice; let them ever shout for joy. May You shelter them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You.
Psalm 5:11
Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs.
Psalm 100:1–2
Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy, now that you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
1 Peter 1:8–9
Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and sustain me with a willing spirit.
Psalm 51:12
You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound.
Psalm 4:7
So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.
Isaiah 35:10