16 Bible Verses about Cheerfulness

A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed.

On that day the LORD their God will save them, as the flock of his people; for like the jewels of a crown they shall shine on his land. For how great is his goodness, and how great his beauty! Grain shall make the young men flourish, and new wine the young women.

And when they got out of the boat, the people immediately recognized him and ran about the whole region and began to bring the sick people on their beds to wherever they heard he was.

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world."

And when the governor had nodded to him to speak, Paul replied: "Knowing that for many years you have been a judge over this nation, I cheerfully make my defense.

Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.

But the righteous shall be glad; they shall exult before God; they shall be jubilant with joy!

This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and good news refreshes the bones.

A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.

Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise.

Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth. Walk in the ways of your heart and the sight of your eyes. But know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.

So take heart, men, for I have faith in God that it will be exactly as I have been told.

Then they all were encouraged and ate some food themselves.