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It is important to interpret Bible verses in their Scriptural context. Many people rip Scripture passages out of their context and misinterpret them.
This list of Bible verses about Happiness is meant to be a starting place for learning more about this topic. Make sure you do not use these Bible verses inappropriately—check to make sure the verses actually mean what you think they mean.
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5 "When a man is newly married, he shall not go out with the army or be liable for any other public duty. He shall be free at home one year to be happy with his wife whom he has taken.
View on BibleGateway13 And Leah said, "Happy am I! For women have called me happy." So she called his name Asher.
View on BibleGateway19 And the young man did not delay to do the thing, because he delighted in Jacob's daughter. Now he was the most honored of all his father's house.
View on BibleGateway9 He gives the barren woman a home, making her the joyous mother of children. Praise the LORD!
View on BibleGateway8 Happy are your men! Happy are your servants, who continually stand before you and hear your wisdom!
View on BibleGateway24 The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him.
View on BibleGateway20 Judah and Israel were as many as the sand by the sea. They ate and drank and were happy.
View on BibleGateway13 Therefore we are comforted.And besides our own comfort, we rejoiced still more at the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all.
View on BibleGateway14 And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth,
View on BibleGateway6 And is there any man who has planted a vineyard and has not enjoyed its fruit? Let him go back to his house, lest he die in the battle and another man enjoy its fruit.
View on BibleGateway17 As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.
View on BibleGateway3 Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. 4 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth. 5 Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.
View on BibleGateway19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.'
View on BibleGateway6 Now the LORD God appointed a plant and made it come up over Jonah, that it might be a shade over his head, to save him from his discomfort. So Jonah was exceedingly glad because of the plant.
View on BibleGateway6 For you make him most blessed forever; you make him glad with the joy of your presence.
View on BibleGateway11 You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
View on BibleGateway4 Then I will go to the altar of God, to God my exceeding joy, and I will praise you with the lyre, O God, my God.
View on BibleGateway9 For what thanksgiving can we return to God for you, for all the joy that we feel for your sake before our God,
View on BibleGateway16 Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart, for I am called by your name, O LORD, God of hosts.
View on BibleGateway6 And Sarah said, "God has made laughter for me; everyone who hears will laugh over me."
View on BibleGateway6 The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.
View on BibleGateway23 When he came and saw the grace of God, he was glad, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast purpose,
View on BibleGateway66 On the eighth day he sent the people away, and they blessed the king and went to their homes joyful and glad of heart for all the goodness that the LORD had shown to David his servant and to Israel his people.
View on BibleGateway4 For you, O LORD, have made me glad by your work; at the works of your hands I sing for joy.
View on BibleGateway2 Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them.
View on BibleGateway10 I will greatly rejoice in the LORD; my soul shall exult in my God, for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation; he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself like a priest with a beautiful headdress, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
View on BibleGateway48 And when the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord, and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed.
View on BibleGateway9 The LORD your God will make you abundantly prosperous in all the work of your hand, in the fruit of your womb and in the fruit of your cattle and in the fruit of your ground. For the LORD will again take delight in prospering you, as he took delight in your fathers, 10 when you obey the voice of the LORD your God, to keep his commandments and his statutes that are written in this Book of the Law, when you turn to the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul.
View on BibleGateway3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5 "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. 6 "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. 7 "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. 8 "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. 9 "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. 10 "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
View on BibleGateway24 but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the LORD."
View on BibleGateway21 His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.'
View on BibleGateway8 Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!
View on BibleGateway14 Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and that they may enter the city by the gates.
View on BibleGateway14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.
View on BibleGateway9 He gives the barren woman a home, making her the joyous mother of children. Praise the LORD!
View on BibleGateway3 Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. 4 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth. 5 Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.
View on BibleGateway6 For you make him most blessed forever; you make him glad with the joy of your presence.
View on BibleGateway11 You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
View on BibleGateway4 Then I will go to the altar of God, to God my exceeding joy, and I will praise you with the lyre, O God, my God.
View on BibleGateway6 The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.
View on BibleGateway4 For you, O LORD, have made me glad by your work; at the works of your hands I sing for joy.
View on BibleGateway2 Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them.
View on BibleGateway8 Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!
View on BibleGateway6 And Sarah said, "God has made laughter for me; everyone who hears will laugh over me."
View on BibleGateway13 And Leah said, "Happy am I! For women have called me happy." So she called his name Asher.
View on BibleGateway19 And the young man did not delay to do the thing, because he delighted in Jacob's daughter. Now he was the most honored of all his father's house.
View on BibleGateway6 And is there any man who has planted a vineyard and has not enjoyed its fruit? Let him go back to his house, lest he die in the battle and another man enjoy its fruit.
View on BibleGateway5 "When a man is newly married, he shall not go out with the army or be liable for any other public duty. He shall be free at home one year to be happy with his wife whom he has taken.
View on BibleGateway9 The LORD your God will make you abundantly prosperous in all the work of your hand, in the fruit of your womb and in the fruit of your cattle and in the fruit of your ground. For the LORD will again take delight in prospering you, as he took delight in your fathers, 10 when you obey the voice of the LORD your God, to keep his commandments and his statutes that are written in this Book of the Law, when you turn to the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul.
View on BibleGateway20 Judah and Israel were as many as the sand by the sea. They ate and drank and were happy.
View on BibleGateway66 On the eighth day he sent the people away, and they blessed the king and went to their homes joyful and glad of heart for all the goodness that the LORD had shown to David his servant and to Israel his people.
View on BibleGateway8 Happy are your men! Happy are your servants, who continually stand before you and hear your wisdom!
View on BibleGateway24 The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him.
View on BibleGateway10 I will greatly rejoice in the LORD; my soul shall exult in my God, for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation; he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself like a priest with a beautiful headdress, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
View on BibleGateway24 but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the LORD."
View on BibleGateway16 Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart, for I am called by your name, O LORD, God of hosts.
View on BibleGateway6 Now the LORD God appointed a plant and made it come up over Jonah, that it might be a shade over his head, to save him from his discomfort. So Jonah was exceedingly glad because of the plant.
View on BibleGateway3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5 "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. 6 "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. 7 "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. 8 "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. 9 "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. 10 "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
View on BibleGateway21 His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.'
View on BibleGateway14 And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth,
View on BibleGateway19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.'
View on BibleGateway23 When he came and saw the grace of God, he was glad, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast purpose,
View on BibleGateway48 And when the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord, and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed.
View on BibleGateway13 Therefore we are comforted.And besides our own comfort, we rejoiced still more at the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all.
View on BibleGateway9 For what thanksgiving can we return to God for you, for all the joy that we feel for your sake before our God,
View on BibleGateway17 As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.
View on BibleGateway14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.
View on BibleGateway14 Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and that they may enter the city by the gates.
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