10 Bible Verses about Restored Joy

Restore to me the joy of your salvation. Uphold me with a willing spirit.

Turn us again, God of Armies. Cause your face to shine, and we will be saved.

You have turned my mourning into dancing for me. You have removed my sackcloth, and clothed me with gladness,

to appoint to those who mourn in Zion, to give to them a garland for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of Yahweh, that he may be glorified.

Out of them shall proceed thanksgiving and the voice of those who make merry: and I will multiply them, and they shall not be few; I will also glorify them, and they shall not be small.

Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, and the young men and the old together; for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.

I will give her vineyards from there, and the valley of Achor for a door of hope; and she will respond there, as in the days of her youth, and as in the day when she came up out of the land of Egypt.

Most certainly I tell you, that you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will be turned into joy.

Let me hear joy and gladness, That the bones which you have broken may rejoice.

But I am in pain and distress. Let your salvation, God, protect me.