40 Bible Verses about Being Happy And Enjoying Life

So I recommend the enjoyment of life, for there is nothing better on earth for a person to do except to eat, drink, and enjoy life. So joy will accompany him in his toil during the days of his life which God gives him on earth.

There is nothing better for people than to eat and drink, and to find enjoyment in their work. I also perceived that this ability to find enjoyment comes from God.

I have concluded that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to enjoy themselves as long as they live,

Enjoy life with your beloved wife during all the days of your fleeting life that God has given you on earth during all your fleeting days; for that is your reward in life and in your burdensome work on earth.

For he does not think much about the fleeting days of his life because God keeps him preoccupied with the joy he derives from his activity.

Go, eat your food with joy, and drink your wine with a happy heart, because God has already approved your works.

To every man whom God has given wealth, and possessions, he has also given him the ability to eat from them, to receive his reward and to find enjoyment in his toil; these things are the gift of God.

I have seen personally what is the only beneficial and appropriate course of action for people: to eat and drink, and find enjoyment in all their hard work on earth during the few days of their life which God has given them, for this is their reward.

So I perceived there is nothing better than for people to enjoy their work, because that is their reward; for who can show them what the future holds?

In times of prosperity be joyful, but in times of adversity consider this: God has made one as well as the other, so that no one can discover what the future holds.

and also that everyone should eat and drink, and find enjoyment in all his toil, for these things are a gift from God.

Rejoice, young man, while you are young, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth. Follow the impulses of your heart and the desires of your eyes, but know that God will judge your motives and actions.

For the one who wants to love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from uttering deceit.

Do you want to really live? Would you love to live a long, happy life?

And I will say to myself, "You have plenty of goods stored up for many years; relax, eat, drink, celebrate!"'

May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in your young wife --

For no one can eat and drink or experience joy apart from him.

For because of me your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.

if he should live a thousand years twice, yet does not enjoy his prosperity. For both of them die!

For no one knows what is best for a person during his life -- during the few days of his fleeting life -- for they pass away like a shadow. Nor can anyone tell him what the future will hold for him on earth.

So, if a man lives many years, let him rejoice in them all, but let him remember that the days of darkness will be many -- all that is about to come is obscure.

God gives a man riches, property, and wealth so that he lacks nothing that his heart desires, yet God does not enable him to enjoy the fruit of his labor -- instead, someone else enjoys it! This is fruitless and a grave misfortune.

"that it may go well with you and that you will live a long time on the earth."

You will eat what you worked so hard to grow. You will be blessed and secure.

Let your clothes always be white, and do not spare precious ointment on your head.

He said to them, "Go and eat delicacies and drink sweet drinks and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared. For this day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength."

No longer will they build a house only to have another live in it, or plant a vineyard only to have another eat its fruit, for my people will live as long as trees, and my chosen ones will enjoy to the fullest what they have produced.

filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ to the glory and praise of God.

Turn your angry gaze away from me, so I can be happy before I pass away.

I thought deeply about the effects of indulging myself with wine (all the while my mind was guiding me with wisdom) and the effects of behaving foolishly, so that I might discover what is profitable for people to do on earth during the few days of their lives.

But God said to him, 'You fool! This very night your life will be demanded back from you, but who will get what you have prepared for yourself?'

You lead me in the path of life; I experience absolute joy in your presence; you always give me sheer delight.

and that you might see your grandchildren. May Israel experience peace!

I did not restrain myself from getting whatever I wanted; I did not deny myself anything that would bring me pleasure. So all my accomplishments gave me joy; this was my reward for all my effort.

Feasts are made for laughter, and wine makes life merry, but money is the answer for everything.

I thought to myself, "Come now, I will try self-indulgent pleasure to see if it is worthwhile." But I found that it also is futile.

So remember your Creator in the days of your youth -- before the difficult days come, and the years draw near when you will say, "I have no pleasure in them";

Even if a man fathers a hundred children and lives many years -- even if he lives a long, long time, but cannot enjoy his prosperity -- even if he were to live forever -- I would say, "A stillborn child is better off than he is!"

For look, I am ready to create new heavens and a new earth! The former ones will not be remembered; no one will think about them anymore.

Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say, rejoice!