“Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom; but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.” Prov. 15:21
“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine; but a broken spirit drieth the bones.” Prov. 17:22
“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.” John 16:22
“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.” Ps. 97:11-12
“For the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Neh. 8:10