Verses Related to the Topic of Joy

John 17:13

KJV

And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves.

ASV

But now I come to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy made full in themselves.

WEB

But now I come to you, and I say these things in the world, that they may have my joy made full in themselves.

Romans 12:12

KJV

Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

ASV

rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing stedfastly in prayer;

WEB

rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer;

Colossians 1:11

KJV

Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;

ASV

strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, unto all patience and longsuffering with joy;

WEB

strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, for all endurance and perseverance with joy;

Psalm 100:1-2

KJV

A Psalm of praise. Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.

ASV

[A Psalm of thanksgiving]. Make a joyful noise unto Jehovah, all ye lands. Serve Jehovah with gladness: Come before his presence with singing.

WEB

Shout for joy to Yahweh, all you lands! Serve Yahweh with gladness. Come before his presence with singing.

Romans 15:13

KJV

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

ASV

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.

WEB

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 8:8

KJV

And there was great joy in that city.

ASV

And there was much joy in that city.

WEB

There was great joy in that city.

Isaiah 35:10

KJV

And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.

ASV

and the ransomed of Jehovah shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their heads: they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.

WEB

The Yahweh's ransomed ones will return, and come with singing to Zion; and everlasting joy will be on their heads. They will obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing will flee away."

Hebrews 1:9

KJV

Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, [even] thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

ASV

Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; Therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee With the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

WEB

You have loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows."

Hebrews 12:2

KJV

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of [our] faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

ASV

looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of [our] faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising shame, and hath sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

WEB

looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Zechariah 9:9

KJV

Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he [is] just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.

ASV

Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy king cometh unto thee; he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, even upon a colt the foal of an ass.

WEB

Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion! Shout, daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King comes to you! He is righteous, and having salvation; lowly, and riding on a donkey, even on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

Psalm 119:14

KJV

I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as [much as] in all riches.

ASV

I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, As much as in all riches.

WEB

I have rejoiced in the way of your testimonies, as much as in all riches.

Psalm 16:11

KJV

Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence [is] fulness of joy; at thy right hand [there are] pleasures for evermore.

ASV

Thou wilt show me the path of life: In thy presence is fulness of joy; In thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

WEB

You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forevermore. A Prayer by David.

Romans 5:2-5

KJV

By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only [so], but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

ASV

through whom also we have had our access by faith into this grace wherein we stand; and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh stedfastness; and stedfastness, approvedness; and approvedness, hope: and hope putteth not to shame; because the love of God hath been shed abroad in our hearts through the Holy Spirit which was given unto us.

WEB

through whom we also have our access by faith into this grace in which we stand. We rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope: and hope doesn't disappoint us, because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

Isaiah 55:12

KJV

For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap [their] hands.

ASV

For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing; and all the trees of the fields shall clap their hands.

WEB

For you shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing; and all the trees of the fields shall clap their hands.

Matthew 13:20

KJV

But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;

ASV

And he that was sown upon the rocky places, this is he that heareth the word, and straightway with joy receiveth it;

WEB

What was sown on the rocky places, this is he who hears the word, and immediately with joy receives it;

Matthew 5:12

KJV

Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great [is] your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

ASV

Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets that were before you.

WEB

Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

2 Timothy 1:4

KJV

Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;

ASV

longing to see thee, remembering thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;

WEB

longing to see you, remembering your tears, that I may be filled with joy;

Luke 24:41

KJV

And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat?

ASV

And while they still disbelieved for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here anything to eat?

WEB

While they still didn't believe for joy, and wondered, he said to them, "Do you have anything here to eat?"

Psalm 37:4

KJV

Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

ASV

Delight thyself also in Jehovah; And he will give thee the desires of thy heart.

WEB

Also delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

2 John 1:12

KJV

Having many things to write unto you, I would not [write] with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full.

ASV

Having many things to write unto you, I would not [write them] with paper and ink: but I hope to come unto you, and to speak face to face, that your joy may be made full.

WEB

Having many things to write to you, I don't want to do so with paper and ink, but I hope to come to you, and to speak face to face, that our joy may be made full.

Isaiah 51:11

KJV

Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy [shall be] upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; [and] sorrow and mourning shall flee away.

ASV

And the ransomed of Jehovah shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their heads: they shall obtain gladness and joy; [and] sorrow and sighing shall flee away.

WEB

The ransomed of Yahweh shall return, and come with singing to Zion; and everlasting joy shall be on their heads: they shall obtain gladness and joy; [and] sorrow and sighing shall flee away.

Psalm 33:1

KJV

Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: [for] praise is comely for the upright.

ASV

Rejoice in Jehovah, O ye righteous: Praise is comely for the upright.

WEB

Rejoice in Yahweh, you righteous! Praise is fitting for the upright.

Philippians 2:2

KJV

Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, [being] of one accord, of one mind.

ASV

make full my joy, that ye be of the same mind, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind;

WEB

make my joy full, by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind;

Psalm 149:2

KJV

Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.

ASV

Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.

WEB

Let Israel rejoice in him who made them. Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.

Psalm 105:43

KJV

And he brought forth his people with joy, [and] his chosen with gladness:

ASV

And he brought forth his people with joy, [And] his chosen with singing.

WEB

He brought forth his people with joy, his chosen with singing.

Psalm 32:11

KJV

Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all [ye that are] upright in heart.

ASV

Be glad in Jehovah, and rejoice, ye righteous; And shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.

WEB

Be glad in Yahweh, and rejoice, you righteous! Shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart!

Psalm 66:1

KJV

To the chief Musician, A Song [or] Psalm. Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands:

ASV

[For the Chief Musician. A Song, a Psalm]. Make a joyful noise unto God, all the earth:

WEB

Make a joyful shout to God, all the earth!

Jeremiah 15:16

KJV

Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts.

ASV

Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy words were unto me a joy and the rejoicing of my heart: for I am called by thy name, O Jehovah, God of hosts.

WEB

Your words were found, and I ate them; and your words were to me a joy and the rejoicing of my heart: for I am called by your name, Yahweh, God of Armies.

Revelation 19:7

KJV

Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.

ASV

Let us rejoice and be exceeding glad, and let us give the glory unto him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.

WEB

Let us rejoice and be exceedingly glad, and let us give the glory to him. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and his wife has made herself ready."

Psalm 95:1

KJV

O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.

ASV

Oh come, let us sing unto Jehovah; Let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.

WEB

Oh come, let's sing to Yahweh. Let's shout aloud to the rock of our salvation!

Revelation 21:4

KJV

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

ASV

and he shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; and death shall be no more; neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more: the first things are passed away.

WEB

He will wipe away from them every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more. The first things have passed away."

Psalm 47:1

KJV

To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.

ASV

[For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah]. Oh clap your hands, all ye peoples; Shout unto God with the voice of triumph.

WEB

Oh clap your hands, all you nations. Shout to God with the voice of triumph!

Habakkuk 3:17-18

KJV

Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither [shall] fruit [be] in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and [there shall be] no herd in the stalls: Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation.

ASV

For though the fig-tree shall not flourish, Neither shall fruit be in the vines; The labor of the olive shall fail, And the fields shall yield no food; The flock shall be cut off from the fold, And there shall be no herd in the stalls: Yet I will rejoice in Jehovah, I will joy in the God of my salvation.

WEB

For though the fig tree doesn't flourish, nor fruit be in the vines; the labor of the olive fails, the fields yield no food; the flocks are cut off from the fold, and there is no herd in the stalls: yet I will rejoice in Yahweh. I will be joyful in the God of my salvation!

John 3:29

KJV

He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.

ASV

He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, that standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is made full.

WEB

He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom's voice. This, my joy, therefore is made full.

Philippians 1:18

KJV

What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.

ASV

What then? only that in every way, whether in pretence or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and therein I rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.

WEB

What does it matter? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed. I rejoice in this, yes, and will rejoice.

Luke 6:23

KJV

Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward [is] great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.

ASV

Rejoice in that day, and leap [for joy] : for behold, your reward is great in heaven; for in the same manner did their fathers unto the prophets.

WEB

Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven, for their fathers did the same thing to the prophets.

Psalm 132:16

KJV

I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.

ASV

Her priests also will I clothe with salvation; And her saints shall shout aloud for joy.

WEB

Her priests I will also clothe with salvation. Her saints will shout aloud for joy.

Nehemiah 8:10

KJV

Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for [this] day [is] holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.

ASV

Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto him for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye grieved; for the joy of Jehovah is your [ strength.

WEB

Then he said to them, "Go your way. Eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to him for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Don't be grieved; for the joy of Yahweh is your strength."

Luke 1:14

KJV

And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.

ASV

And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.

WEB

You will have joy and gladness; and many will rejoice at his birth.

Psalm 90:14

KJV

O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.

ASV

Oh satisfy us in the morning with thy lovingkindness, That we may rejoice and be glad all our days.

WEB

Satisfy us in the morning with your loving kindness, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.

Psalm 63:5-7

KJV

My soul shall be satisfied as [with] marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise [thee] with joyful lips: When I remember thee upon my bed, [and] meditate on thee in the [night] watches. Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.

ASV

My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; And my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips; When I remember thee upon my bed, [And] meditate on thee in the night-watches. For thou hast been my help, And in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.

WEB

My soul shall be satisfied as with the richest food. My mouth shall praise you with joyful lips, when I remember you on my bed, and think about you in the night watches. For you have been my help. I will rejoice in the shadow of your wings.

Philippians 3:1

KJV

Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed [is] not grievous, but for you [it is] safe.

ASV

Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not irksome, but for you it is safe.

WEB

Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not tiresome, but for you it is safe.

Psalm 96:11-12

KJV

Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof. Let the field be joyful, and all that [is] therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice

ASV

Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof; Let the field exult, and all that is therein; Then shall all the trees of the wood sing for joy

WEB

Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice. Let the sea roar, and its fullness! Let the field and all that is in it exult! Then all the trees of the woods shall sing for joy

Zephaniah 3:14-17

KJV

Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem. The LORD hath taken away thy judgments, he hath cast out thine enemy: the king of Israel, [even] the LORD, [is] in the midst of thee: thou shalt not see evil any more. In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: [and to] Zion, Let not thine hands be slack. The LORD thy God in the midst of thee [is] mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.

ASV

Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem. Jehovah hath taken away thy judgments, he hath cast out thine enemy: the King of Israel, even Jehovah, is in the midst of thee; thou shalt not fear evil any more. In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not; O Zion, let not thy hands be slack. Jehovah thy God is in the midst of thee, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love; he will joy over thee with singing.

WEB

Sing, daughter of Zion! Shout, Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, daughter of Jerusalem. Yahweh has taken away your judgments. He has thrown out your enemy. The King of Israel, Yahweh, is in the midst of you. You will not be afraid of evil any more. In that day, it will be said to Jerusalem, "Don't be afraid, Zion. Don't let your hands be weak." Yahweh, your God, is in the midst of you, a mighty one who will save. He will rejoice over you with joy. He will calm you in his love. He will rejoice over you with singing.

2 Corinthians 1:24

KJV

Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.

ASV

Not that we have lordship over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for in faith ye stand fast.

WEB

Not that we have lordship over your faith, but are fellow workers with you for your joy. For you stand firm in faith.

Psalm 105:3

KJV

Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD.

ASV

Glory ye in his holy name: Let the heart of them rejoice that seek Jehovah.

WEB

Glory in his holy name. Let the heart of those who seek Yahweh rejoice.

3 John 1:4

KJV

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.

ASV

Greater joy have I none than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth.

WEB

I have no greater joy than this, to hear about my children walking in truth.

Psalm 94:19

KJV

In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.

ASV

In the multitude of my thoughts within me Thy comforts delight my soul.

WEB

In the multitude of my thoughts within me, your comforts delight my soul.

Isaiah 61:10

KJV

I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh [himself] with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth [herself] with her jewels.

ASV

I will greatly rejoice in Jehovah, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with a garland, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.

WEB

I will greatly rejoice in Yahweh, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

Psalm 70:4

KJV

Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.

ASV

Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee; And let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.

WEB

Let all those who seek you rejoice and be glad in you. Let those who love your salvation continually say, "Let God be exalted!"

1 Peter 4:13

KJV

But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

ASV

but insomuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory also ye may rejoice with exceeding joy.

WEB

But because you are partakers of Christ's sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory you also may rejoice with exceeding joy.

Psalm 118:24

KJV

This [is] the day [which] the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

ASV

This is the day which Jehovah hath made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.

WEB

This is the day that Yahweh has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it!

Psalm 98:4

KJV

Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.

ASV

Make a joyful noise unto Jehovah, all the earth: Break forth and sing for joy, yea, sing praises.

WEB

Make a joyful noise to Yahweh, all the earth! Burst out and sing for joy, yes, sing praises!

Psalm 97:11-12

KJV

Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.

ASV

Light is sown for the righteous, And gladness for the upright in heart. Be glad in Jehovah, ye righteous; And give thanks to his holy memorial [name] .

WEB

Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. Be glad in Yahweh, you righteous people! Give thanks to his holy Name. A Psalm.

Psalm 81:1

KJV

To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of Asaph. Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob.

ASV

[For the Chief Musician; set to the Gittith. [A Psalm] of Asaph]. Sing aloud unto God our strength: Make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob.

WEB

Sing aloud to God, our strength! Make a joyful shout to the God of Jacob!

Luke 1:44

KJV

For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.

ASV

For behold, when the voice of thy salutation came into mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.

WEB

For behold, when the voice of your greeting came into my ears, the baby leaped in my womb for joy!

Galatians 5:22

KJV

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

ASV

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

WEB

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,

Psalm 126:2-3

KJV

Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them. The LORD hath done great things for us; [whereof] we are glad.

ASV

Then was our mouth filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing: Then said they among the nations, Jehovah hath done great things for them. Jehovah hath done great things for us, [Whereof] we are glad.

WEB

Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, "Yahweh has done great things for them." Yahweh has done great things for us, and we are glad.

Psalm 42:4

KJV

When I remember these [things], I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holyday.

ASV

These things I remember, and pour out my soul within me, How I went with the throng, and led them to the house of God, With the voice of joy and praise, a multitude keeping holyday.

WEB

These things I remember, and pour out my soul within me, how I used to go with the crowd, and led them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, a multitude keeping a holy day.

Luke 2:10

KJV

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

ASV

And the angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people:

WEB

The angel said to them, "Don't be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.

Philippians 2:17-18

KJV

Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all. For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with me.

ASV

Yea, and if I am offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all: and in the same manner do ye also joy, and rejoice with me.

WEB

Yes, and if I am poured out on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice, and rejoice with you all. In the same way, you also rejoice, and rejoice with me.

Psalm 51:12

KJV

Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me [with thy] free spirit.

ASV

Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; And uphold me with a willing spirit.

WEB

Restore to me the joy of your salvation. Uphold me with a willing spirit.

Psalm 34:5

KJV

They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.

ASV

They looked unto him, and were radiant; And their faces shall never be confounded.

WEB

They looked to him, and were radiant. Their faces shall never be covered with shame.

Acts 2:28

KJV

Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance.

ASV

Thou madest known unto me the ways of life; Thou shalt make me full of gladness with thy countenance.

WEB

You made known to me the ways of life. You will make me full of gladness with your presence.'

Psalm 98:8

KJV

Let the floods clap [their] hands: let the hills be joyful together

ASV

Let the floods clap their hands; Let the hills sing for joy together

WEB

Let the rivers clap their hands. Let the mountains sing for joy together.

Philippians 1:4

KJV

Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,

ASV

always in every supplication of mine on behalf of you all making my supplication with joy,

WEB

always in every request of mine on behalf of you all making my requests with joy,

1 Thessalonians 1:6

KJV

And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:

ASV

And ye became imitators of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit;

WEB

You became imitators of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit,

Psalm 119:111

KJV

Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they [are] the rejoicing of my heart.

ASV

Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; For they are the rejoicing of my heart.

WEB

I have taken your testimonies as a heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.

John 16:20-22

KJV

Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy. A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world. And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.

ASV

Verily, verily, I say unto you, that ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy. A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but when she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for the joy that a man is born into the world. And ye therefore now have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no one taketh away from you.

WEB

Most certainly I tell you, that you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will be turned into joy. A woman, when she gives birth, has sorrow, because her time has come. But when she has delivered the child, she doesn't remember the anguish any more, for the joy that a human being is born into the world. Therefore you now have sorrow, but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you.

Hebrews 12:11

KJV

Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.

ASV

All chastening seemeth for the present to be not joyous but grievous; yet afterward it yieldeth peaceable fruit unto them that have been exercised thereby, [even the fruit] of righteousness.

WEB

All chastening seems for the present to be not joyous but grievous; yet afterward it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been exercised thereby.

Hebrews 10:34

KJV

For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance.

ASV

For ye both had compassion on them that were in bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your possessions, knowing that ye have for yourselves a better possession and an abiding one.

WEB

For you both had compassion on me in my chains, and joyfully accepted the plundering of your possessions, knowing that you have for yourselves a better possession and an enduring one in the heavens.

Matthew 25:21

KJV

His lord said unto him, Well done, [thou] good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

ASV

His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will set thee over many things; enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

WEB

"His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'

Psalm 51:8

KJV

Make me to hear joy and gladness; [that] the bones [which] thou hast broken may rejoice.

ASV

Make me to hear joy and gladness, That the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.

WEB

Let me hear joy and gladness, That the bones which you have broken may rejoice.

Psalm 30:11

KJV

Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;

ASV

Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing; Thou hast loosed my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;

WEB

You have turned my mourning into dancing for me. You have removed my sackcloth, and clothed me with gladness,

Luke 15:7

KJV

I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.

ASV

I say unto you, that even so there shall be joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, [more] than over ninety and nine righteous persons, who need no repentance.

WEB

I tell you that even so there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, than over ninety-nine righteous people who need no repentance.

Jeremiah 31:13

KJV

Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.

ASV

Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, and the young men and the old together; for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.

WEB

Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, and the young men and the old together; for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.

James 1:2

KJV

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;

ASV

Count it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall into manifold temptations;

WEB

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations,

Psalm 89:15-16

KJV

Blessed [is] the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance. In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted.

ASV

Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: They walk, O Jehovah, in the light of thy countenance. In thy name do they rejoice all the day; And in thy righteousness are they exalted.

WEB

Blessed are the people who learn to acclaim you. They walk in the light of your presence, Yahweh. In your name they rejoice all day. In your righteousness, they are exalted.

1 Peter 1:6-9

KJV

Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see [him] not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: Receiving the end of your faith, [even] the salvation of [your] souls.

ASV

Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, ye have been put to grief in manifold trials, that the proof of your faith, [being] more precious than gold that perisheth though it is proved by fire, may be found unto praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ: whom not having seen ye love; on whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice greatly with joy unspeakable and full of glory: receiving the end of your faith, [even] the salvation of [your] souls.

WEB

Wherein you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been put to grief in various trials, that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ-- whom not having known you love; in whom, though now you don't see him, yet believing, you rejoice greatly with joy unspeakable and full of glory-- receiving the result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

Isaiah 12:3-6

KJV

Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation. And in that day shall ye say, Praise the LORD, call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted. Sing unto the LORD; for he hath done excellent things: this [is] known in all the earth. Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great [is] the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.

ASV

Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation. And in that day shall ye say, Give thanks unto Jehovah, call upon his name, declare his doings among the peoples, make mention that his name is exalted. Sing unto Jehovah; for he hath done excellent things: let this be known in all the earth. Cry aloud and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion; for great in the midst of thee is the Holy One of Israel.

WEB

Therefore with joy you will draw water out of the wells of salvation. In that day you will say, "Give thanks to Yahweh! Call on his name. Declare his doings among the peoples. Proclaim that his name is exalted! Sing to Yahweh, for he has done excellent things! Let this be known in all the earth! Cry aloud and shout, you inhabitant of Zion; for the Holy One of Israel is great in the midst of you!"

Luke 10:20-21

KJV

Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven. In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.

ASV

Nevertheless in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rejoice that your names are written in heaven. In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou didst hide these things from the wise and understanding, and didst reveal them unto babes: yea, Father; for so it was well-pleasing in thy sight.

WEB

Nevertheless, don't rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven." In that same hour Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, and said, "I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for so it was well-pleasing in your sight."

Psalm 33:21

KJV

For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.

ASV

For our heart shall rejoice in him, Because we have trusted in his holy name.

WEB

For our heart rejoices in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.

Psalm 30:5

KJV

For his anger [endureth but] a moment; in his favour [is] life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy [cometh] in the morning.

ASV

For his anger is but for a moment; His favor is for a life-time: Weeping may tarry for the night, But joy [cometh] in the morning.

WEB

For his anger is but for a moment. His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning.

John 15:11

KJV

These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and [that] your joy might be full.

ASV

These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy may be in you, and [that] your joy may be made full.

WEB

I have spoken these things to you, that my joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be made full.

2 Corinthians 8:2

KJV

How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.

ASV

how that in much proof of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.

WEB

how that in much proof of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality.

Philemon 1:7

KJV

For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.

ASV

For I had much joy and comfort in thy love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through thee, brother.

WEB

For we have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.

John 16:24

KJV

Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.

ASV

Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be made full.

WEB

Until now, you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be made full.

Acts 13:52

KJV

And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost.

ASV

And the disciples were filled with joy with the Holy Spirit.

WEB

The disciples were filled with joy with the Holy Spirit.

2 Corinthians 7:4

KJV

Great [is] my boldness of speech toward you, great [is] my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation.

ASV

Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying on your behalf: I am filled with comfort, I overflow with joy in all our affliction.

WEB

Great is my boldness of speech toward you. Great is my boasting on your behalf. I am filled with comfort. I overflow with joy in all our affliction.

Psalm 92:4

KJV

For thou, LORD, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands.

ASV

For thou, Jehovah, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands.

WEB

For you, Yahweh, have made me glad through your work. I will triumph in the works of your hands.

Philippians 4:4

KJV

Rejoice in the Lord alway: [and] again I say, Rejoice.

ASV

Rejoice in the Lord always: again I will say, Rejoice.

WEB

Rejoice in the Lord always! Again I will say, Rejoice!

1 John 1:4

KJV

And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.

ASV

and these things we write, that our joy may be made full.

WEB

And we write these things to you, that our joy may be fulfilled.

Isaiah 25:9

KJV

And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this [is] our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this [is] the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.

ASV

And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is Jehovah; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.

WEB

It shall be said in that day, "Behold, this is our God! We have waited for him, and he will save us! This is Yahweh! We have waited for him. We will be glad and rejoice in his salvation!"

Isaiah 9:3

KJV

Thou hast multiplied the nation, [and] not increased the joy: they joy before thee according to the joy in harvest, [and] as [men] rejoice when they divide the spoil.

ASV

Thou hast multiplied the nation, thou hast increased their joy: they joy before thee according to the joy in harvest, as men rejoice when they divide the spoil.

WEB

You have multiplied the nation. You have increased their joy. They rejoice before you according to the joy in harvest, as men rejoice when they divide the spoil.

2 Corinthians 6:10

KJV

As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and [yet] possessing all things.

ASV

as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and [yet] possessing all things.

WEB

as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.

1 Thessalonians 5:16

KJV

Rejoice evermore.

ASV

Rejoice always;

WEB

Rejoice always.

Psalm 68:3

KJV

But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.

ASV

But let the righteous be glad; let them exult before God: Yea, let them rejoice with gladness.

WEB

But let the righteous be glad. Let them rejoice before God. Yes, let them rejoice with gladness.

Romans 14:17

KJV

For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

ASV

for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

WEB

for the Kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.