when the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?
The vine has dried up, and the fig tree withered; the pomegranate tree, the palm tree also, and the apple tree, even all of the trees of the field are withered; for joy has withered away from the sons of men.
Isn't the food cut off before our eyes; joy and gladness from the house of our God?
And we write these things to you, that our joy may be fulfilled.
Having many things to write to you, I don't want to do so with paper and ink, but I hope to come to you, and to speak face to face, that our joy may be made full.
I have no greater joy than this, to hear about my children walking in truth.
He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom's voice. This, my joy, therefore is made full.
I have spoken these things to you, that my joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be made full.
Most certainly I tell you, that you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will be turned into joy.
A woman, when she gives birth, has sorrow, because her time has come. But when she has delivered the child, she doesn't remember the anguish any more, for the joy that a human being is born into the world.
Therefore you now have sorrow, but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you.
Until now, you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be made full.
But now I come to you, and I say these things in the world, that they may have my joy made full in themselves.
Now to him who is able to keep them from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory in great joy,
All that pass by clap their hands at you. They hiss and wag their head at the daughter of Jerusalem, [saying], Is this the city that men called The perfection of beauty, The joy of the whole earth?
The joy of our heart is ceased; Our dance is turned into mourning.
Then the land will enjoy its sabbaths as long as it lies desolate and you are in your enemies' land. Even then the land will rest and enjoy its sabbaths.
The land also will be left by them, and will enjoy its sabbaths while it lies desolate without them: and they will accept the punishment of their iniquity; because, even because they rejected my ordinances, and their soul abhorred my statutes.
You will have joy and gladness; and many will rejoice at his birth.
For behold, when the voice of your greeting came into my ears, the baby leaped in my womb for joy!
The angel said to them, "Don't be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.
Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven, for their fathers did the same thing to the prophets.
Those on the rock are they who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; but these have no root, who believe for a while, then fall away in time of temptation.
The seventy returned with joy, saying, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!"
I tell you that even so there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, than over ninety-nine righteous people who need no repentance.
Even so, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner repenting."
He hurried, came down, and received him joyfully.
While they still didn't believe for joy, and wondered, he said to them, "Do you have anything here to eat?"
They worshiped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy,
These in the same way are those who are sown on the rocky places, who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with joy.
When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.
What was sown on the rocky places, this is he who hears the word, and immediately with joy receives it;
"Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found, and hid. In his joy, he goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field.
"His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'
"His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'
They departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring his disciples word.
Then he said to them, "Go your way. Eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to him for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Don't be grieved; for the joy of the LORD is your strength."
They offered great sacrifices that day, and rejoiced; for God had made them rejoice with great joy; and the women also and the children rejoiced: so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even afar off.
For we have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.
Yes, brother, let me have joy from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in the Lord.
always in every request of mine on behalf of you all making my requests with joy,
Having this confidence, I know that I will remain, yes, and remain with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith,
make my joy full, by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind;
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and hold such in honor,
Therefore, my brothers, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.
The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hope of the wicked will perish.
Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; but the unfaithful crave violence.
The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; he will not share these with a stranger.
All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.
Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.
It is joy to the righteous to do justice; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
The father of the righteous has great joy. Whoever fathers a wise child delights in him.
Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; so does earnest counsel from a man's friend.
Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, then I can answer my tormentor.
Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
But let all those who take refuge in you rejoice, Let them always shout for joy, because you defend them. Let them also who love your name be joyful in you.
You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forevermore. A Prayer by David.
For you make him most blessed forever. You make him glad with joy in your presence.
Now my head will be lifted up above my enemies around me. I will offer sacrifices of joy in his tent. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the LORD.
For his anger is but for a moment. His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning.
Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, you righteous! Shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart!
Sing to him a new song. Play skillfully with a shout of joy!
My soul shall be joyful in the LORD. It shall rejoice in his salvation.
Let them shout for joy and be glad, who favor my righteous cause. Yes, let them say continually, "the LORD be magnified, who has pleasure in the prosperity of his servant!"
Trust in the LORD, and do good. Dwell in the land, and enjoy safe pasture.
These things I remember, and pour out my soul within me, how I used to go with the crowd, and led them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, a multitude keeping a holy day.
Then I will go to the altar of God, to God, my exceeding joy. I will praise you on the harp, God, my God.
Beautiful in elevation, the joy of the whole earth, is Mount Zion, on the north sides, the city of the great King.
Let me hear joy and gladness, That the bones which you have broken may rejoice.
Restore to me the joy of your salvation. Uphold me with a willing spirit.
My soul shall be satisfied as with the richest food. My mouth shall praise you with joyful lips,
They also who dwell in faraway places are afraid at your wonders. You call the morning's dawn and the evening with songs of joy.
The pastures are covered with flocks. The valleys also are clothed with grain. They shout for joy! They also sing. For the Chief Musician. A song. A Psalm.
Make a joyful shout to God, all the earth!
Oh let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you will judge the peoples with equity, and govern the nations on earth. Selah.
My lips shall shout for joy! My soul, which you have redeemed, sings praises to you!
Sing aloud to God, our strength! Make a joyful shout to the God of Jacob!
Bring joy to the soul of your servant, for to you, Lord, do I lift up my soul.
Let the field and all that is in it exult! Then all the trees of the woods shall sing for joy
Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! Burst out and sing for joy, yes, sing praises!
With trumpets and sound of the ram's horn, make a joyful noise before the King, the LORD.
Let the rivers clap their hands. Let the mountains sing for joy together.
Shout for joy to the LORD, all you lands!
He brought forth his people with joy, his chosen with singing.
He settles the barren woman in her home, as a joyful mother of children. Praise Yah!
I have taken your testimonies as a heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.
Those who sow in tears will reap in joy.
He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will certainly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves. A Song of Ascents. By Solomon.
Let your priest be clothed with righteousness. Let your saints shout for joy!"
Her priests I will also clothe with salvation. Her saints will shout aloud for joy.
For there, those who led us captive asked us for songs. Those who tormented us demanded songs of joy: "Sing us one of the songs of Zion!"
Let my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth if I don't remember you; if I don't prefer Jerusalem above my chief joy.
Let Israel rejoice in him who made them. Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
Let the saints rejoice in honor. Let them sing for joy on their beds.
for the Kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.
whenever I journey to Spain, I will come to you. For I hope to see you on my journey, and to be helped on my way there by you, if first I may enjoy your company for a while.
that I may come to you in joy through the will of God, and together with you, find rest.
Thus says the LORD of Armies: "The fasts of the fourth fifth, seventh, and tenth months shall be for the house of Judah joy and gladness, and cheerful feasts. Therefore love truth and peace."
This is the joyous city that lived carelessly, that said in her heart, "I am, and there is none besides me." How she has become a desolation, a place for animals to lie down in! Everyone who passes by her will hiss, and shake their fists.
the LORD, your God, is in the midst of you, a mighty one who will save. He will rejoice over you with joy. He will calm you in his love. He will rejoice over you with singing.
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