5 occurrences in 12 translations

'Gladness' in the Bible

I said in my heart, 'Pray, come, I try thee with mirth, and look thou on gladness;' and lo, even it is vanity.

Verse ConceptsVanitySoliloquyUseless EndeavourBeing Happy And Enjoying Lifejournaling

For he will not often consider the years of his life, because God keeps him occupied with the gladness of his heart.

Verse ConceptsHuman EmotionForgetting ThingsJoy And HappinessBeing Happy And Enjoying LifeEnjoying Life

Sorrow is better than laughter,For when a face is sad (deep in thought) the heart may be happy [because it is growing in wisdom].

Verse ConceptsBenefits Of SadnessSadnessDepressionJoy And HappinessTragedyBeing ContentSmilinggrieving

Let your clothes always be white [with purity], and do not let the oil [of gladness] be lacking on your head.

Verse ConceptsWhite And Bright ClothesAnointing OneselfWhite ClothsGarmentsBeing Happy And Enjoying LifeEnjoying Life

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