"Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength." ~ Nehemiah 8:10
“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.” ~ Isaiah 55:12
“Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.” ~ Psalm 126:5-6
“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.” ~ Romans 15:13
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” ~ Romans 12:12
“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.” ~ Psalm 5:11
“The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the LORD has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes. The LORD has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.” ~ Psalm 118:22-24
“Rejoice in the LORD and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart!” ~ Psalm 32:11
“My lips will shout for joy when I sing praise to you— I whom you have delivered.” ~ Psalm 71:23
“The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing.” ~ Proverbs 10:28
