HappinessPage 2

Verses 11–20 of 34

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Psalm 4:7 KJV

Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and wine increased.

Context & Meaning

David testifies that God-given gladness surpasses the happiness of material abundance.

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Nehemiah 8:10 KJV

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.

Context & Meaning

Nehemiah declares that the joy sourced in God provides resilience and strength for daily life.

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Matthew 5:3 KJV

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Context & Meaning

Jesus opens the Beatitudes by linking spiritual humility with the happiness of kingdom belonging.

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Galatians 5:22 KJV

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith.

Context & Meaning

Joy is listed as a natural fruit of the Holy Spirit's work in a believer's life.

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Psalm 30:5 KJV

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

Context & Meaning

God's favour outlasts sorrow; morning joy follows the darkest night of weeping.

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Psalms 144:12 KJV

That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; that our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace:
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Psalms 144:13 KJV

That our garners may be full, affording all manner of store: that our sheep may bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our streets:
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Psalms 144:14 KJV

That our oxen may be strong to labour; that there be no breaking in, nor going out; that there be no complaining in our streets.
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Psalms 144:15 KJV

Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD.
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Proverbs 16:20 KJV

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