Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise.
James 5:13
Blessed be the LORD! For he has heard the voice of my pleas for mercy. The LORD is my strength and my shield: in him my heart trusts, and I am helped: my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him. The LORD is the strength of his people: he is the saving refuge of his anointed.
Psalm 28:6-8
Hear, O LORD, and be merciful to me! O LORD, be my helper! You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks to you forever!
Psalm 30:10-12
Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. Bless those who persecute you: bless and do not curse them Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.
Romans 12:10-16
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