30 Uplifting Scriptures on Joy: Finding Peace and Happiness in God’s Word 😊

Joy is a powerful theme in the Bible, and it’s something that every believer is called to experience—regardless of circumstances. Whether you’re going through a tough season or simply need a reminder of God’s goodness, these 30 Scriptures on joy can uplift your spirit and bring peace to your heart.

Here’s a collection of Bible verses that highlight the deep, abiding joy found in the Lord:

1. Nehemiah 8:10

“Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”

2. Psalm 16:11

“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

3. Philippians 4:4

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”

4. John 15:11

“I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.”

5. Romans 15:13

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

6. Psalm 126:5

“Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.”

7. James 1:2-3

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.”

8. 1 Peter 1:8

“Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy.”

9. Psalm 30:5

“Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”

10. Isaiah 55:12

“You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.”

11. Proverbs 17:22

“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”

12. Luke 15:7

“I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.”

13. 1 Chronicles 16:27

“Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his dwelling place.”

14. Psalm 5:11

“But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.”

15. 2 Corinthians 6:10

“Sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.”

16. Matthew 5:12

“Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”

17. Romans 12:12

“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”

18. Psalm 118:24

“The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.”

19. Galatians 5:22

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.”

20. 1 Thessalonians 5:16

“Rejoice always.”

21. Luke 1:47

“And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.”

22. Psalm 51:12

“Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.”

23. Zephaniah 3:17

“The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”

24. John 16:22

“So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.”

25. Romans 14:17

“For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.”

26. Psalm 98:4

“Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music.”

27. Habakkuk 3:18

“Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.”

28. 1 Chronicles 29:9

“The people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given freely and wholeheartedly to the Lord.”

29. Ecclesiastes 3:13

“That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God.”

30. 1 John 1:4

“We write this to make our joy complete.”