What does the Bible say about joy?

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The King James Bible addresses joy in several passages:

Nehemiah 8:10 (KJV)

10 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.

Psalms 16:11 (KJV)

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

James 1:2-3 (KJV)

2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

John 15:11 (KJV)

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

Philippians 4:4 (KJV)

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

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