16 Bible Verses about Cheerfulness

A heart full of joy and goodness makes a cheerful face,
But when a heart is full of sadness the spirit is crushed.

And the Lord their God shall save them on that day
As the flock of His people;
For they are like the [precious] jewels of a crown,
Displayed and glittering in His land.

For how great is God’s goodness and how great is His beauty! And how great [He will make Israel’s] goodliness and [Israel’s] beauty!
Grain and new wine will make the young men and virgins flourish.

They got out of the boat and immediately people recognized Him, and ran throughout that surrounding countryside and began to carry around on their mats those who were sick, to any place where they heard He was.

I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace. In the world you have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous [be confident, be undaunted, be filled with joy]; I have overcome the world.” [My conquest is accomplished, My victory abiding.]

When the governor nodded for him to speak, Paul answered,

“Knowing that for many years you have been a judge over this nation, I make my defense cheerfully and with good courage.

Let each one give [thoughtfully and with purpose] just as he has decided in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver [and delights in the one whose heart is in his gift].

or he who encourages, in the act of encouragement; he who gives, with generosity; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy [in caring for others], with cheerfulness.

But let the righteous be glad; let them be in good spirits before God,
Yes, let them rejoice with delight.

This [day in which God has saved me] is the day which the Lord has made;
Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

The light of the eyes rejoices the hearts of others,
And good news puts fat on the bones.

A happy heart is good medicine and a joyful mind causes healing,
But a broken spirit dries up the bones.

if service, in the act of serving; or he who teaches, in the act of teaching; or he who encourages, in the act of encouragement; he who gives, with generosity; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy [in caring for others], with cheerfulness. Love is to be sincere and active [the real thing—without guile and hypocrisy]. Hate what is evil [detest all ungodliness, do not tolerate wickedness]; hold on tightly to what is good.

Is anyone among you suffering? He must pray. Is anyone joyful? He is to sing praises [to God].

Rejoice, young man, in your childhood, and let your heart be pleasant in the days of your young manhood. And walk in the ways of your heart and in the desires of your eyes, but know that God will bring you into judgment for all these things.

So keep up your courage, men, for I believe God and have complete confidence in Him that it will turn out exactly as I have been told;

Then all of them were encouraged and their spirits improved, and they also ate some food.