happy
What does the Bible say about happy? These are the passages readers found most helpful — tap any citation to read it in context.
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13A rejoicing heart gladdens the face. But by the grief of the soul, the spirit is cast down.
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.
20The learned in word shall find good things. And whoever hopes in the Lord is blessed.
4Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I say, rejoice.
13Blessed is the man who finds wisdom and who advances to prudence.
8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
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.
12in hope, rejoicing; in tribulation, enduring; in prayer, ever-willing;
1A Canticle in steps. Blessed are all those who fear the Lord, who walk in his ways.
1Blessed is the man who has not followed the counsel of the impious, and has not remained in the way of sinners, and has not sat in the chair of pestilence. 2But his will is with the law of the Lord, and he will meditate on his law, day and night.
3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4Blessed are the meek, for they shall possess the earth. 5Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be consoled. 6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they shall be satisfied. 7Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. 8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
17If you understand this, you shall be blessed if you will do it.
13Is any of you sad? Let him pray. Is he even-tempered? Let him sing psalms.
5Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob: his hope is in the Lord God himself,