Proverbs 10:28   (Read all of Proverbs 10)

The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing.

Proverbs 11:10   (Read all of Proverbs 11)

When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.

Proverbs 12:20   (Read all of Proverbs 12)

Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.

Proverbs 14:10   (Read all of Proverbs 14)

Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy.

Proverbs 15:20   (Read all of Proverbs 15)

A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

Proverbs 15:21   (Read all of Proverbs 15)

Folly brings joy to one who has no sense, but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.

Proverbs 15:23   (Read all of Proverbs 15)

A person finds joy in giving an apt reply- and how good is a timely word!

Proverbs 15:30   (Read all of Proverbs 15)

Light in a messenger's eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.

Proverbs 17:21   (Read all of Proverbs 17)

To have a fool for a child brings grief; there is no joy for the parent of a godless fool.

Proverbs 21:15   (Read all of Proverbs 21)

When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers.

Proverbs 23:24   (Read all of Proverbs 23)

The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.

Proverbs 23:25   (Read all of Proverbs 23)

May your father and mother rejoice; may she who gave you birth be joyful!

Proverbs 27:9   (Read all of Proverbs 27)

Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice.

Proverbs 27:11   (Read all of Proverbs 27)

Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart; then I can answer anyone who treats me with contempt.

Proverbs 29:3   (Read all of Proverbs 29)

A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

Proverbs 29:6   (Read all of Proverbs 29)

Evildoers are snared by their own sin, but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.

Ecclesiastes 8:15   (Read all of Ecclesiastes 8)

So I commend the enjoyment of life, because there is nothing better for a person under the sun than to eat and drink and be glad. Then joy will accompany them in their toil all the days of the life God has given them under the sun.

Ecclesiastes 9:7   (Read all of Ecclesiastes 9)

Go, eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine with a joyful heart, for God has already approved what you do.

Ecclesiastes 11:9   (Read all of Ecclesiastes 11)

You who are young, be happy while you are young, and let your heart give you joy in the days of your youth. Follow the ways of your heart and whatever your eyes see, but know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.

Isaiah 9:3   (Read all of Isaiah 9)

You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as warriors rejoice when dividing the plunder.

Isaiah 12:3   (Read all of Isaiah 12)

With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.

Isaiah 12:6   (Read all of Isaiah 12)

Shout aloud and sing for joy, people of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel among you."

Isaiah 16:9   (Read all of Isaiah 16)

So I weep, as Jazer weeps, for the vines of Sibmah. Heshbon and Elealeh, I drench you with tears! The shouts of joy over your ripened fruit and over your harvests have been stilled.

Isaiah 16:10   (Read all of Isaiah 16)

Joy and gladness are taken away from the orchards; no one sings or shouts in the vineyards; no one treads out wine at the presses, for I have put an end to the shouting.