Bible Verses About
Happiness
A gladness that runs deeper than circumstance.
“Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”
“Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.”
“I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life.”
“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.”
“Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.”
“Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD.”
“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.”
“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”
“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”
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Frequently asked
What does the Bible say about happiness?
Scripture speaks to happiness in passages such as Psalms 37:4, Philippians 4:4, Ecclesiastes 3:12. For example, Psalms 37:4 says, “Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”
What is a well-known Bible verse about happiness?
Psalms 37:4 — “Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”
What is a short Bible verse about happiness?
Philippians 4:4 — “Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.”