True joy comes from a deep connection with God. It’s a steady light that guides you through life’s ups and downs. With faith, joy becomes a constant companion, not just a fleeting feeling. Trust in God’s plan and joy will fill your heart.
Below is our full list of bible verses on joy (King James Version – KJV) provided in ranked order.
Most Popular Bible Verses About Joy
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.”
Related Themes: Hope Holy Spirit Complaining Life
Romans 12:12
“12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;”
Related Themes: Hope Patience Perseverance Anxiety And Depression
Philippians 4:4
“4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.”
Related Themes: Complaining Self Confidence Happiness Failure
James 1:2
“2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;”
Related Themes: Suffering Perseverance Frustration Complaining
Galatians 5:22
“22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,”
Related Themes: Holy Spirit Arguing Criticism Self-Control Strangers
Psalm 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.”
Related Themes: Life Attitude Loneliness Birthday
John 16:24
“24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.”
Related Themes: Happiness
Proverbs 17:22
“22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.”
Related Themes: Attitude Complaining Health Healing
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.”
Romans 14:17
“17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.”
Related Themes: Attitude Reputation Pleasing God Peace
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.”
Related Themes: Celebration Happiness
Psalm 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.”
Related Themes: Patience Depression Favor Tears
Psalm 118:24
“24 This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
1 Peter 1:8
“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:”
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.”
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.”
James 1:2-4
“2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;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.”
Related Themes: Suffering Perseverance Frustration Complaining
Psalm 4:7
“7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.”
Proverbs 10:28
“28 The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.”
Related Themes: Hope Expectations
Galatians 5:22-23
“22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.”
Related Themes: Holy Spirit Arguing Criticism Self-Control Strangers
Psalm 71:23
“23 My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed.”
Psalm 5:11
“11 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.”
Luke 15:10
“10 Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.”
Related Themes: Repentance Angels Tears
James 1:2-3
“2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.”
Related Themes: Suffering Perseverance Frustration Complaining
Romans 12:15
“15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.”
Related Themes: Empathy Emotions Friendship Kindness
Hebrews 12:2
“2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Related Themes: Holiness Perseverance Patience Faith
Psalm 16:9
“9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.”
Related Themes: Hope
1 Chronicles 16:27
“27 Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place.”
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.”
