What Does the Bible Say About Happy?
Here are 15 Bible verses about happy, ordered by how relevant readers found them, with the King James Version and the modern Berean Standard Bible side by side.
- #1Proverbs 15:13
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
BSBA joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.
- #2Psalms 144:15
Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the Lord.
BSBBlessed are the people of whom this is so; blessed are the people whose God is the LORD.
- #3Proverbs 17:22
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
BSBA joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.
- #4Proverbs 16:20
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he.
BSBWhoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
- #5Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
BSBRejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
- #6Proverbs 3:13
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
BSBBlessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding,
- #7Matthew 5:8
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
BSBBlessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
- #81 Peter 3:14
But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
BSBBut even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”
- #9Romans 12:12
Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
BSBBe joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.
- #10Psalms 128:1
A Song of degrees. Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord; that walketh in his ways.
BSBA song of ascents. Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in His ways!
- #11Psalms 1:1-2
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
BSBBlessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night.
- #12John 13:17
If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.
BSBIf you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.
- #13Matthew 5:3-12
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. …
BSB“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. …
- #14James 5:13
Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.
BSBIs any one of you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises.
- #15Psalms 146:5
Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God:
BSBBlessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God,
Verse rankings: OpenBible.info Topical Bible (CC BY). Scripture: KJV & BSB (public domain).