Nehemiah 12:43   (Read all of Nehemiah 12)

And on that day they offered great sacrifices, rejoicing because God had given them great joy. The women and children also rejoiced. The sound of rejoicing in Jerusalem could be heard far away.

Esther 8:15   (Read all of Esther 8)

When Mordecai left the king's presence, he was wearing royal garments of blue and white, a large crown of gold and a purple robe of fine linen. And the city of Susa held a joyous celebration.

Esther 8:16   (Read all of Esther 8)

For the Jews it was a time of happiness and joy, gladness and honor.

Esther 8:17   (Read all of Esther 8)

In every province and in every city to which the edict of the king came, there was joy and gladness among the Jews, with feasting and celebrating. And many people of other nationalities became Jews because fear of the Jews had seized them.

Esther 9:17   (Read all of Esther 9)

This happened on the thirteenth day of the month of Adar, and on the fourteenth they rested and made it a day of feasting and joy.

Esther 9:18   (Read all of Esther 9)

The Jews in Susa, however, had assembled on the thirteenth and fourteenth, and then on the fifteenth they rested and made it a day of feasting and joy.

Esther 9:19   (Read all of Esther 9)

That is why rural Jews-those living in villages-observe the fourteenth of the month of Adar as a day of joy and feasting, a day for giving presents to each other.

Esther 9:22   (Read all of Esther 9)

as the time when the Jews got relief from their enemies, and as the month when their sorrow was turned into joy and their mourning into a day of celebration. He wrote them to observe the days as days of feasting and joy and giving presents of food to one another and gifts to the poor.

Job 3:7   (Read all of Job 3)

May that night be barren; may no shout of joy be heard in it.

Job 6:10   (Read all of Job 6)

Then I would still have this consolation- my joy in unrelenting pain- that I had not denied the words of the Holy One.

Job 8:21   (Read all of Job 8)

He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy.

Job 9:25   (Read all of Job 9)

"My days are swifter than a runner; they fly away without a glimpse of joy.

Job 10:20   (Read all of Job 10)

Are not my few days almost over? Turn away from me so I can have a moment's joy

Job 20:5   (Read all of Job 20)

that the mirth of the wicked is brief, the joy of the godless lasts but a moment.

Job 33:26   (Read all of Job 33)

then that person can pray to God and find favor with him, they will see God's face and shout for joy; he will restore them to full well-being.

Job 38:7   (Read all of Job 38)

while the morning stars sang together and all the angels shouted for joy?

Job 39:13   (Read all of Job 39)

"The wings of the ostrich flap joyfully, though they cannot compare with the wings and feathers of the stork.

Psalm 4:7   (Read all of Psalm 4)

Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound.

Psalm 5:11   (Read all of Psalm 5)

But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.

Psalm 16:11   (Read all of Psalm 16)

You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

Psalm 19:8   (Read all of Psalm 19)

The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

Psalm 20:5   (Read all of Psalm 20)

May we shout for joy over your victory and lift up our banners in the name of our God. May the Lord grant all your requests.

Psalm 21:1   (Read all of Psalm 21)

The king rejoices in your strength, Lord. How great is his joy in the victories you give!

Psalm 21:6   (Read all of Psalm 21)

Surely you have granted him unending blessings and made him glad with the joy of your presence.