37 Bible Verses about Happiness
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When a man taketh a new wife, he shall not go out in the host, neither shall he be charged with any business: he shall be free at home one year, and shall cheer his wife whom he hath taken.
And Leah said, Happy am I! for the daughters will call me happy: and she called his name Asher.
And the young man deferred not to do the thing, because he had delight in Jacob's daughter: and he was honored above all the house of his father.
Happy are thy men, happy are these thy servants, that stand continually before thee, and that hear thy wisdom.
He maketh the barren woman to keep house, And to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye Jehovah.
The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; And he that begetteth a wise child will have joy of him.
Therefore we have been comforted: And in our comfort we joyed the more exceedingly for the joy of Titus, because his spirit hath been refreshed by you all.
Judah and Israel were many as the sand which is by the sea in multitude, eating and drinking and making merry.
Charge them that are rich in this present world, that they be not highminded, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
And what man is there that hath planted a vineyard, and hath not used the fruit thereof? let him go and return unto his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man use the fruit thereof.
Lo, children are a heritage of Jehovah; And the fruit of the womb is his reward. As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, So are the children of youth. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: They shall not be put to shame, When they speak with their enemies in the gate.
And Jehovah God prepared a gourd, and made it to come up over Jonah, that it might be a shade over his head, to deliver him from his evil case. So Jonah was exceeding glad because of the gourd.
And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, be merry.
Thou wilt show me the path of life: In thy presence is fulness of joy; In thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
For thou makest him most blessed for ever: Thou makest him glad with joy in thy presence.
Then will I go unto the altar of God, Unto God my exceeding joy; And upon the harp will I praise thee, O God, my God.
For what thanksgiving can we render again unto God for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;
Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy words were unto me a joy and the rejoicing of my heart: for I am called by thy name, O Jehovah, God of hosts.
And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh. Every one that heareth will laugh with me.
who, when he was come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad; and he exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord:
On the eighth day he sent the people away; and they blessed the king, and went unto their tents joyful and glad of heart for all the goodness that Jehovah had showed unto David his servant, and to Israel his people.
The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; Yea, I have a goodly heritage.
For thou, Jehovah, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands.
I will greatly rejoice in Jehovah, 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 a garland, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.
And as the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of God: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.
And Jehovah thy God will make thee plenteous in all the work of thy hand, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy ground, for good: for Jehovah will again rejoice over thee for good, as he rejoiced over thy fathers; if thou shalt obey the voice of Jehovah thy God, to keep his commandments and his statutes which are written in this book of the law; if thou turn unto Jehovah thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul.
His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will set thee over many things; enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he hath understanding, and knoweth me, that I am Jehovah who exerciseth lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith Jehovah.
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.read more.
Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of God. Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness'sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they that wash their robes, that they may have the right to come to the tree of life, and may enter in by the gates into the city.
If ye are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are ye ; because the'spirit of glory and the Spirit of God resteth upon you.
Behold, we call them blessed that endured: ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord, how that the Lord is full of pity, and merciful.
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Happiness » General references to
Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
Happy is the people that is in such a case; Yea , happy is the people whose God is Jehovah.
Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.
He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.
Happiness » Affliction of the righteous leads to
Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: Therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty.
Behold, we call them blessed that endured: ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord, how that the Lord is full of pity, and merciful.
If ye are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are ye ; because the'spirit of glory and the Spirit of God resteth upon you.
But even if ye should suffer for righteousness'sake, blessed are ye: and fear not their fear, neither be troubled;
Happiness » Of the wicked » Often interrupted by judgments
A sound of terrors is in his ears; In prosperity the destroyer shall come upon him.
While the flesh was yet between their teeth, ere it was chewed, the anger of Jehovah was kindled against the people, and Jehovah smote the people with a very great plague.
Surely thou settest them in slippery places: Thou castest them down to destruction. How are they become a desolation in a moment! They are utterly consumed with terrors. As a dream when one awaketh, So, O Lord, when thou awakest, thou wilt despise their image.
Moreover I will take from them the voice of mirth and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride, the sound of the millstones, and the light of the lamp. And this whole land shall be a desolation, and an astonishment; and these nations shall serve the king of Babylon seventy years.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Illustrated
Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, faring sumptuously every day:
But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and Lazarus in like manner evil things: but now here he is comforted and thou art in anguish.
And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: and he reasoned within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have not where to bestow my fruits? And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my grain and my goods. read more.
And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, be merry. But God said unto him, Thou foolish one, this night is thy soul required of thee; and the things which thou hast prepared, whose shall they be?
I have seen the wicked in great power, And spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil. But one passed by, and, lo, he was not: Yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Sometimes a stumbling-block to saints
Righteous art thou, O Jehovah, when I contend with thee; yet would I reason the cause with thee: wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? wherefore are all they at ease that deal very treacherously?
Thou that art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and that canst not look on perverseness, wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy peace when the wicked swalloweth up the man that is more righteous than he;
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Gluttony
and behold, joy and gladness, slaying oxen and killing sheep, eating flesh and drinking wine: let us eat and drink, for to-morrow we shall die.
Therefore he sacrificeth unto his net, and burneth incense unto his drag; because by them his portion is fat, and his food plenteous.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Vain pleasure
And the harp and the lute, the tabret and the pipe, and wine, are in their feasts; but they regard not the work of Jehovah, neither have they considered the operation of his hands.
They sing to the timbrel and harp, And rejoice at the sound of the pipe.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is limited to this life
But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and Lazarus in like manner evil things: but now here he is comforted and thou art in anguish.
From men by thy hand, O Jehovah, From men of the world, whose portion is in this life, And whose belly thou fillest with thy treasure: They are satisfied with children, And leave the rest of their substance to their babes.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Their wealth
They spend their days in prosperity, And in a moment they go down to Sheol.
Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength, But trusted in the abundance of his riches, And strengthened himself in his wickedness.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Their power
I have seen the wicked in great power, And spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Their worldly prosperity
Rest in Jehovah, and wait patiently for him: Fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, Because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
From men by thy hand, O Jehovah, From men of the world, whose portion is in this life, And whose belly thou fillest with thy treasure: They are satisfied with children, And leave the rest of their substance to their babes.
Trust in Jehovah, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on his faithfulness. Delight thyself also in Jehovah; And he will give thee the desires of thy heart.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Drunkenness
Come ye,'say they , I will fetch wine, and we will fill ourselves with strong drink; and to-morrow shall be as this day, a day great beyond measure.
Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that tarry late into the night, till wine inflame them!
Happiness » Of the wicked » Woe against
Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and to them that are secure in the mountain of Samaria, the notable men of the chief of the nations, to whom the house of Israel come!
Woe unto you, ye that are full now! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you , ye that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Saints often permitted to see the end of
Until I went into the sanctuary of God, And considered their latter end. Surely thou settest them in slippery places: Thou castest them down to destruction. How are they become a desolation in a moment! They are utterly consumed with terrors. read more.
As a dream when one awaketh, So, O Lord, when thou awakest, thou wilt despise their image.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is vain
I said in my heart, Come now, I will prove thee with mirth; therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also was vanity.
For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool: this also is vanity.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Herod
And upon a set day Herod arrayed himself in royal apparel, and sat on the throne, and made an oration unto them. And the people shouted,'saying , The voice of a god, and not of a man. And immediately an angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Leads to recklessness
And in that day did the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, call to weeping, and to mourning, and to baldness, and to girding with sackcloth:
Happiness » Of the wicked » Haman
Then went Haman forth that day joyful and glad of heart: but when Haman saw Mordecai in the king's gate, that he stood not up nor moved for him, he was filled with wrath against Mordecai. Nevertheless Haman refrained himself, and went home; and he sent and fetched his friends and Zeresh his wife. And Haman recounted unto them the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all the things wherein the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Successful oppression
He taketh up all of them with the angle, he catcheth them in his net, and gathereth them in his drag: therefore he rejoiceth and is glad.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Leads to sorrow
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is uncertain
But God said unto him, Thou foolish one, this night is thy soul required of thee; and the things which thou hast prepared, whose shall they be?
Happiness » Of the wicked » Exemplified » Israel
While the flesh was yet between their teeth, ere it was chewed, the anger of Jehovah was kindled against the people, and Jehovah smote the people with a very great plague.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is short
That the triumphing of the wicked is short, And the joy of the godless but for a moment?
Happiness » Of the wicked » Marred by jealousy
Yet all this availeth me nothing, so long as I see Mordecai the Jew sitting at the king's gate.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Envy not
Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, Neither be thou envious against them that work unrighteousness.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Belshazzar
Belshazzar the king made a great feast to a thousand of his lords, and drank wine before the thousand.
Reproof » Leads to » Happiness
For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; And reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
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Joy And Happiness
Luke 1:14And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.