Being happy

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• Philippians 4:4

  Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.

• Psalms 37:4

  Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

• Psalms 16:11

  Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

• John 16:33

  These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

• Psalms 144:15

  Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD.

• Romans 15:13

  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.

• Revelation 21:4

  And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

• Proverbs 16:20

  He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.

• 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18

  Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

• Proverbs 17:22

  A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.

• Philippians 4:11–13

  Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

• 1 John 4:8

  He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

• Proverbs 15:13

  A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

• Proverbs 3:13

  Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.

• Ecclesiastes 9:7

  Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.

• Psalms 126:5

  They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

• Exodus 14:14

  The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

• Isaiah 40:31

  But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

• Proverbs 29:18

  Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

• 2 Corinthians 12:10

  Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

• Philippians 4:13

  I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

• Romans 8:28

  And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

• Nehemiah 8:10

  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.

• Romans 5:2

  By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

• Hebrews 12:2

  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.

• 1 Peter 3:14

  But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

• James 5:13

  Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.

• Romans 12:15

  Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

• Job 5:17

  Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty:

• James 1:2–3

  My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

• 1 Peter 4:13

  But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

• Ecclesiastes 2:26

  For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that is good before God. This also is vanity and vexation of spirit.

• Isaiah 12:3

  Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.

• John 3:16

  For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

• John 15:11

  These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.

• Psalms 30:5

  For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

• John 14:6

  Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

• Philippians 4:7

  And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

• Luke 23:43

  And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.

• Psalms 19:8

  The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.