Esther 8:16
It was a time of happiness joy and honor for the Jews.
Psalm 97:11
Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
Esther 4:1-3
When Mordecai learned what had been done, he tore his clothes in anguish. Then he dressed in sackcloth, covered his head with ashes, and walked through the city, wailing loudly and bitterly,
Esther 4:16
Go assemble all the Jews who are present in Shushan, and fast for me. Take no food or drink night or day for three days. My women and I will do the same. Then I will go in to the king even though it is against the law. If death is to be my fate, then let it come.
Esther 9:17
This they did on the thirteenth day of the month Adar; and on the fourteenth day of the same month they took their rest, and made it a day of feasting and joy.
Psalm 18:28
O Jehovah, you light my lamp. My God turns my darkness into light.
Psalm 30:5-11
For His anger is only for a moment. His favor is for a lifetime! Weeping may last for the night but a shout of joy comes in the morning.
Psalm 112:4
Light shines in the darkness for the upright. He is gracious, compassionate, and fair.
Proverbs 4:18-19
The path of the righteous is like the shining light of dawn that shines brighter and brighter until the more perfect day.
Proverbs 11:10
The city rejoices when all goes well with the righteous. There is joyful shouting when the wicked perish.
Isaiah 30:29-30
You will sing a song like the song you sing on a festival night. Your hearts will be happy like someone going out with a flute on the way to Jehovah's mountain, to the rock of Israel.
Isaiah 35:10
They will reach Jerusalem with gladness, singing and shouting for joy. They will be happy forever. They will be forever free from sorrow and grief.