Quotes about Joy
The hope of the righteous is joy, but the expectations of the wicked will perish.
— Proverbs 10:28
When the righteous thrive, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
— Proverbs 11:10
Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.
— Proverbs 12:20
The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger shares in its joy.
— Proverbs 14:10
Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in sorrow.
— Proverbs 14:13
A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.
— Proverbs 15:13
All the days of the oppressed are bad, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
— Proverbs 15:15
A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
— Proverbs 15:20
Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.
— Proverbs 15:21
A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!
— Proverbs 15:23
The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones.
— Proverbs 15:30
When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
— Proverbs 16:15