62 Bible Verses about Rejoicing

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Deuteronomy 12:7

And there ye shall eat before the LORD your God, and ye shall rejoice in all that ye lay your hands on, both ye and your households, because the LORD thy God hath blessed thee.

Deuteronomy 16:11

And rejoice before the LORD thy God: both thou, thy son, thy daughter, thy servant and thy maid, and the Levite that is within thy gates, and the stranger, the fatherless and the widow that are among you, in the place which the LORD thy God hath chosen to make his name dwell there.

Psalm 5:11

And let all them that put their trust in thee rejoice. They shall ever be giving of thanks, because thou defendest them. They that love thy name shall be joyful in thee;

Psalm 32:11

Be glad, O ye righteous, and rejoice in the LORD; and be joyful, all ye that are true of heart.

Zephaniah 3:14

Give thanks, O daughter Zion! Be joyful, O Israel! Rejoice and be glad from thy whole heart, O daughter Jerusalem!

1 Samuel 2:1

And Hannah prayed and said, "Mine heart rejoiceth in the LORD. Mine horn is high in the LORD and my mouth is wide open over mine enemies, for I rejoice in thy salvation.

1 Samuel 11:15

And the people went to Gilgal and made Saul king there, before the LORD in Gilgal. And there they offered peace offerings before the LORD. And there Saul and all the people rejoiced exceedingly.

Matthew 2:10

When they saw the star they were marvelously glad;

Acts 8:39

And as soon as they were come out of the water, the spirit of the Lord caught away Philip; that the chamberlain saw him no more. And he went on his way rejoicing:

Philippians 3:1

Moreover, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. It grieveth me not to write one thing often to you. For to you it is a sure thing.

Psalm 66:1

{To the Chanter, a Psalm of David} O be joyful in God, all ye lands;

Psalm 67:4

O let the nations rejoice and be glad; for thou shalt judge the folk righteously, and govern the nations upon earth.

Psalm 96:1

O sing unto the LORD a new song. Sing unto the LORD all the whole earth. {TYNDALE: Sing unto the LORD a new song. Sing unto the LORD all the earth.}

Psalm 100:1

{A Psalm of Praise} O be joyful in the lord, all ye lands;

Isaiah 29:19

The meek-spirited shall hold a merry feast in the LORD, and the poor among them that be lowly shall rejoice in the holy one of Israel.

Job 8:20-21

"Behold, God will not cast away a virtuous man, neither will he help the ungodly. Thy mouth shall be full with laughing, and thy lips with gladness.

Job 33:26

For if he submit himself unto God, he is gracious, and showeth him his countenance joyfully, and rewardeth man for his righteousness.

Psalm 33:1

Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous, for it becometh well the just to be thankful.

Psalm 64:10

The righteous shall rejoice in the LORD, and put his trust in him; and all they that are true of heart, shall be glad.

Psalm 68:3

But the righteous shall be glad and rejoice before God, they shall be merry and joyful.

Psalm 97:11-12

There is sprung up a light for the righteous, and a joyful gladness for such as are true hearted. Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous: and give thanks for a remembrance of his holiness.

Psalm 107:42

The righteous will consider this and rejoice; the mouth of all wickedness shall be stopped.

Psalm 33:21

So shall our heart rejoice in him, because we have hoped in his holy name.

Philippians 1:25

And this am I sure of, that I shall abide, and with you all continue, for the furtherance and joy of your faith,

1 Peter 1:8

whom ye have not seen and yet love him, in whom even now, though ye see him not, yet ye believe, and rejoice with joy unspeakable and glorious:

Romans 5:1-2

Because therefore that we are justified by faith we are at peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: by whom we have a way in, through faith, unto this grace wherein we stand and rejoice in hope of the praise that shall be given of God.

1 Chronicles 16:10

Praise his holy name, and let the hearts of them that seek the LORD rejoice!

Psalm 40:16

But let all those that seek thee, be joyful and glad in thee; and let such as love thy salvation, say always, "The LORD be praised!"

Psalm 70:4

But let all those that seek thee be joyful and glad in thee, and let all such as delight in thy salvation say always, "The LORD be praised."

Psalm 105:3

Give his holy name a good report; let their hearts rejoice that seek the LORD.

Zechariah 10:7

Ephraim shall be as a giant, and their heart shall be cheerful as through wine: Yea their children shall see it, and be glad, and their heart shall rejoice in the LORD.

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Rejoicing » Instances of

1 Samuel 11:15

And the people went to Gilgal and made Saul king there, before the LORD in Gilgal. And there they offered peace offerings before the LORD. And there Saul and all the people rejoiced exceedingly.

Matthew 2:10

When they saw the star they were marvelously glad;

1 Samuel 2:1

And Hannah prayed and said, "Mine heart rejoiceth in the LORD. Mine horn is high in the LORD and my mouth is wide open over mine enemies, for I rejoice in thy salvation.

More verses: Acts 8:39 Luke 1:47

Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » In evil forbidden

Job 31:29

Have I ever rejoiced at the hurt of mine enemy? Or was I ever glad, that any harm happened to him? Oh no.

Psalm 35:19

O let not them that are mine enemies triumph over me ungodly; neither let them wink with their eyes, that hate me without a cause.

More verses: Obadiah 1:12

Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » Famine

Habakkuk 3:17-18

For the fig trees shall not be green, and the vines shall bear no fruit. The labour of the olive shall be but lost, and the land shall bring no corn: the sheep shall be taken out of the fold, and there shall be no cattle in the stalls. But as for me, I will be glad in the LORD, and will rejoice in God my Saviour.

Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » Poverty

Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » Imprisonment

Acts 16:23

and when they had beaten them sore, they cast them into prison commanding the jailer to keep them surely.

Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » Fiery trials

1 Peter 4:12-13

Dearly beloved, be not troubled in this heat, which now is come among you to try you, as though some strange thing had happened unto you: but rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's passions, that when his glory appeareth, ye may be merry and glad.

Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » Loss of property

Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » Persecution

Topics on Rejoicing

Eating Drinking And Rejoicing

Deuteronomy 12:7

And there ye shall eat before the LORD your God, and ye shall rejoice in all that ye lay your hands on, both ye and your households, because the LORD thy God hath blessed thee.

Future Rejoicing In God

Psalm 86:4

Comfort the soul of thy servant, for unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul.

Rejoicing In Evil

Psalm 25:2

My God, I have put my trust in thee. O let me not be confounded, neither let mine enemies triumph over me.

Rejoicing In God's Works

Psalm 92:4

For thou, LORD, hast made me glad through thy works; and I will rejoice over the operation of thy hands.

Rejoicing In Relief

Psalm 105:38

Egypt was glad at their departing: for they were afraid of them.

Rejoicing In Success

Esther 8:15

As for Mordecai, he went out from the king in royal apparel of yellow and white, and with a great crown of gold, being arrayed with a garment of linen and purple, and the city of Susa rejoiced and was glad:

Stopping Rejoicing

Jeremiah 7:34

And as for the voice of mirth and gladness of the cities of Judah and Jerusalem; the voice of the bridegroom and of the bride: I will make them cease, for the land shall be desolate."

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