'Happy' in the Bible

Leah said, “I am happy that the women call me happy,” so she named him Asher.

How happy you are, Israel!Who is like you,a people saved by the Lord?He is the shield that protects you,the sword you boast in.Your enemies will cringe before you,and you will tread on their backs.

How happy are your men. How happy are these servants of yours, who always stand in your presence hearing your wisdom.

Then his wife Jezebel said to him, “Now, exercise your royal power over Israel. Get up, eat some food, and be happy. For I will give you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.”

On the twenty-third day of the seventh month he sent the people away to their tents, rejoicing and with happy hearts for the goodness the Lord had done for David, for Solomon, and for His people Israel.

How happy are your men. How happy are these servants of yours, who always stand in your presence hearing your wisdom.

See how happy the man is God corrects;so do not reject the discipline of the Almighty.

BOOK I(Psalms 1–41)How happy is the manwho does not follow the advice of the wickedor take the path of sinnersor join a group of mockers!

Pay homage to the Son or He will be angryand you will perish in your rebellion,for His anger may ignite at any moment.All those who take refuge in Him are happy.

Davidic. A Maskil.How joyful is the onewhose transgression is forgiven,whose sin is covered!

How joyful is the manthe Lord does not charge with sinand in whose spirit is no deceit!

Happy is the nation whose God is Yahweh—the people He has chosen to be His own possession!

Taste and see that the Lord is good.How happy is the man who takes refuge in Him!

How happy is the manwho has put his trust in the Lordand has not turned to the proudor to those who run after lies!

For the choir director. A Davidic psalm.Happy is one who cares for the poor;the Lord will save him in a day of adversity.

How happy is the one You chooseand bring near to live in Your courts!We will be satisfied with the goodness of Your house,the holiness of Your temple.

How happy are those who reside in Your house,who praise You continually.Selah

Happy are the people whose strength is in You,whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.

Happy is the person who trusts in You,Lord of Hosts!

Happy are the people who know the joyful shout;Yahweh, they walk in the light of Your presence.

Lord, happy is the man You disciplineand teach from Your law

How happy are those who uphold justice,who practice righteousness at all times.

Hallelujah!Happy is the man who fears the Lord,taking great delight in His commands.

א AlefHow happy are those whose way is blameless,who live according to the Lord’s instruction!

Happy are those who keep His decreesand seek Him with all their heart.

Happy is the man who has filled his quiver with them.Such men will never be put to shamewhen they speak with their enemies at the city gate.

A song of ascents.How happy is everyone who fears the Lord,who walks in His ways!

You will surely eatwhat your hands have worked for.You will be happy,and it will go well for you.

Daughter Babylon, doomed to destruction,happy is the one who pays you backwhat you have done to us.

Happy is he who takes your little onesand dashes them against the rocks.

Happy are the people with such blessings.Happy are the people whose God is Yahweh.

Happy is the one whose help is the God of Jacob,whose hope is in the Lord his God,

Happy is a man who finds wisdomand who acquires understanding,

She is a tree of life to those who embrace her,and those who hold on to her are happy.

“And now, my sons, listen to me;those who keep my ways are happy.

Anyone who listens to me is happy,watching at my doors every day,waiting by the posts of my doorway.

The one who despises his neighbor sins,but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.

The one who understands a matter finds success,and the one who trusts in the Lord will be happy.

The one who lives with integrity is righteous;his children who come after him will be happy.

Happy is the one who is always reverent,but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

Without revelation people run wild,but one who listens to instruction will be happy.

A feast is prepared for laughter,and wine makes life happy,and money is the answer for everything.

Therefore the Lord is waiting to show you mercy,and is rising up to show you compassion,for the Lord is a just God.All who wait patiently for Him are happy.

Those who sow seed are happybeside abundant waters;they let ox and donkey range freely.

Happy is the man who does this,anyone who maintains this,who keeps the Sabbath without desecrating it,and keeps his hand from doing any evil.

How joyful are those whose lawless acts are forgivenand whose sins are covered!

How joyful is the manthe Lord will never charge with sin!