happiness
What does the Bible say about happiness? These are the passages readers found most helpful — tap any citation to read it in context.
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4Delight in the Lord, and he will grant to you the petitions of your heart.
4Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I say, rejoice.
12And I realize that there is nothing better than to rejoice, and to do well in this life.
2Behold, God is my savior, I will act faithfully, and I will not be afraid. For the Lord is my strength and my praise, and he has become my salvation.”
15They have called the people that has these things: blessed. But blessed is the people whose God is the Lord.
22A joyful soul makes a lifetime flourish. A gloomy spirit dries out the bones.
11You have made known to me the ways of life; you will fill me with joy by your countenance. At your right hand are delights, even to the end.
13Blessed is the man who finds wisdom and who advances to prudence. 14Her acquisition is better than trading in silver, and her fruit is better than the first and purest gold. 15She is more precious than all riches, and all that can be desired cannot prevail in comparison to her. 16Length of days is at her right hand, and at her left hand is wealth and glory. 17Her ways are beautiful ways, and all her paths are peaceful. 18She is a tree of life to those who overtake her, and he who shall take hold of her is blessed.
8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
13Laughter shall be mingled with sorrow, and mourning occupies the limits of joy.
3You will draw water with gladness from the fountains of the Savior.
13A rejoicing heart gladdens the face. But by the grief of the soul, the spirit is cast down.
20The learned in word shall find good things. And whoever hopes in the Lord is blessed.
7And so shall the peace of God, which exceeds all understanding, guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
14And yet, even when you suffer something for the sake of justice, you are blessed. So then, do not be afraid with their fear, and do not be disturbed.
10Because of this, I am pleased in my infirmity: in reproaches, in difficulties, in persecutions, in distresses, for the sake of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am powerful.