57+ Bible Verses About Happiness: Smiles of Scripture

“To the person who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge and happiness, but to the sinner he gives the task of gathering and storing up wealth to hand it over to the one who pleases God. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind.”

God provides happiness, wisdom, and immense knowledge to one and all who please him. However, a sinner will get the daunting task of storing wealth all lifelong.

“But godliness with contentment is great gain.”

Those who pursue godliness should do so by being content with whatever circumstance they are in, as it is rightfully said that we bring nothing along with us in this world. We leave with nothing, and one can be happy even with the basic necessities of life.

“Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.”

God will bless those who are hungry and fill them with food, and He shall also bless those who weep in misery and provide them a source of mirth if he chooses to maintain his faith in Him.  

“Go, eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine with a joyful heart, for God has already approved what you do.”

God commends and approves those who rejoice in their lives with enjoyment in times of prosperity, as it will remind them of the blessing from their Lord for having faith in Him.

“For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”

One should be reminded that even if God shows His anger towards people for their wrongdoings due to His righteousness, He will never leave their side and always be a source of their lifelong happiness as His anger is short-lived. 

“Take delight in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart.”

God only asks His followers to take delight in their beliefs about Him, and in turn, being the benevolent Spirit, He will grant all the wishes and happiness to them.

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”

One must always rejoice in the Lord, and only then can he realize that God plays all the part in one’s happiness, and acknowledging this will fill his life with boundless joy and peace.

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“Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.”

The Lord ensures that those who have to go through any suffering or sacrifices find their way out and that happiness prevails upon them and ensures their well-being.

“The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.”

The Almighty mandates certain commandments and regulations, but they aim to provide His followers with the correct and truthful path to their inner peace and happiness.

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.”

“Because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.”

Everyone has to face many problems in their lives, and it is in these moments their faith is tested, but it is not to be feared as being resilient in such hard times will bear the gift of untold happiness in coming times.

“Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.”

God will not allow anyone to grovel with shame for any sin he has committed. He will rather allow the tormented soul to ask for His forgiveness and will ensure his return to the path of righteousness and happiness.

“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”

Keeping the faith in the Lord intact at all times and being dedicated to His beliefs will reveal the correct path to be followed in life, the path which will take His followers to unparalleled Joy and happiness.

“For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.”

Among the liberties available in service to the Holy Spirit, one should choose to benefit from the joy and happiness of having faith in Him and experiencing the righteousness before him. 

“Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed are those who heed wisdom’s instruction.”

God provides the knowledge and guides all His followers so they may have the vision to see the path they must follow to lead their lives to happiness and fulfillment.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”

One should try to make peace with himself and should make peace with others to rejoice in the Lord’s glory and be blessed by Him, and this will allow one to be happy and satisfied.    

“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!”

The Lord will allow His followers to share His joy and happiness if they are always faithful to Him and dutiful when they are given any responsibilities.

But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.”

God ensures that even if His followers have to suffer in any way for the sake of righteousness and if they stay fearless despite the trouble they are facing, He will always praise them with happiness and well-being.

“Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.”

A person should always, in all circumstances, be inclined to pray as it will allow him to move closer to the Almighty, and thus, he will be blessed, which will help him get through grief and allow him to celebrate during good times.

“The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.”

The Lord will provide strength and protection from darkness to all His followers that are devoted to Him and trust Him with all their faith, and they can feel happy and rejoice in their Lord’s glory.

“You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.”

There is always light, even at the darkest times. God provides this light to His faithful followers and takes away their sorrow, and just as morning comes after night, He will transmute their laments into Joy.  

“Nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.”

God provides wisdom as well as a vision to be content in life. If one has faith in Him, he can be generous even in poverty and happy in times of sadness. Having faith will channel God’s generosity and strength inside him.

“Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD their God.”

God is a faithful friend and supporter, but to befriend Him, one must accept His love and righteousness and follow His principles. The Lords trust those faithful to Him and will safeguard their well-being and keep them cheerful.

“Those who give heed to instruction prosper, and blessed are those who trust in the LORD.”

One must be wise and prudent and keep their trust in the Almighty, and under His guidance, they will be able to find the correct balance of happiness, satisfaction, and pleasures in their life.

“I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live.”

The Lord has blessed everyone with the truth that good virtues and morality, keeping one’s faith and gratitude for the Lord’s actions, will bring about joy and contribute to spiritual well-being.

“The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing.”

To obtain God’s blessing and keep following His plan where one can find joy and satisfaction, one must keep good intentions and adhere to the path of righteousness.

“A song of ascents. Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in obedience to him.”

One must preserve the sanctity of their devotion to the Almighty, and their faith must be professed in good conscience, i.e., they should fear the Lord irrespective of their background and be ready to walk in His ways.

“For you make me glad by your deeds, LORD; I sing for joy at what your hands have done.”

God’s divine providence, as well as his work at creation, is a reason for great happiness and gaiety, and the realization of such work in the form of praises and prayers will keep His followers in His good grace.

“When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear your name, LORD God Almighty.”

The Revelations of God or the truths that He serves in the form of His wise words are food for the souls of His followers as they are welcome in their minds in a way that satisfies the spiritual needs that keep the soul content and happy.

“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”

God helps those who themselves provide for others, even in hard times, by meeting their needs spiritually and providing the wisdom and the correct perception of being content and happy; he rewards generosity with His own form.

“How happy your people must be! How happy your officials, who continually stand before you and hear your wisdom!”

The Lord’s servants who stand before Him to continually absorb His Holy wisdom have full faith in His love for them and His righteousness as they are blessed with prosperity and satisfaction; hence they rejoice in exultation.

“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.”

The Almighty is a source of true and continuous hope. Trust in Him, and He will allow us to experience all the happiness and comfort necessary. This trust will make one confident in placing hope in God, and He will deliver his blessing in return.

“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”

One should always choose to rejoice and praise the works of God and not allow themselves to be drawn into causes of misery and sadness. This perception will help keep a person cheerful and joyful, which will help greatly in overcoming even difficult times.