Happiness — Page 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.”