Bible verses about Laughter
Verses about laughter and joy, gifts that point to the goodness of God.
Then Sarah said, “God has made me laugh, and everyone who hears of this will laugh with me.”
Genesis 21:6Then our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with shouts of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.”
Psalms 126:2The LORD has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.
Psalms 126:3A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:13A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.
Proverbs 17:22a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance,
Ecclesiastes 3:4So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.
Isaiah 35:10Thanksgiving will proceed from them, a sound of celebration. I will multiply them, and they will not be decreased; I will honor them, and they will not be belittled.
Jeremiah 30:19Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.
Luke 6:21Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.
John 16:20So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.
John 16:22Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.
Romans 12:15Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Philippians 4:4You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.
Psalms 16:11He will yet fill your mouth with laughter, and your lips with a shout of joy.
Job 8:21