'Joy' in the Bible
The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hope of the wicked will perish.
Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; he will not share these with a stranger.
Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.
It is joy to the righteous to do justice; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
The father of the righteous has great joy. Whoever fathers a wise child delights in him.
Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; so does earnest counsel from a man's friend.
Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, then I can answer my tormentor.
Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.