"The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing." Proverbs 10:28
"There is deceit in the hearts of those who plot evil, but joy for those who promote peace." Proverbs 12:20
"Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy." Proverbs 14:10
"Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in grief." Proverbs 14:13
"A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones." Proverbs 15:30
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds " James 1:2
Galatians 5:22-23 (New International Version)
22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law
The word "joy" is mentioned in the bible in at least 244 instances.
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