In the sacred pages of the Bible, amidst its profound teachings and solemn passages, lies a surprising and uplifting theme – laughter is good medicine for the soul.
While the Bible is primarily revered for its spiritual wisdom and moral guidance, it also offers a unique perspective on the therapeutic power of laughter.
In this article, we will journey through select Bible verses that highlight the importance of laughter in nourishing the soul and explore the profound message they carry for our well-being and resilience.
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50 Laughter Is Good Medicine For The Soul Bible Verses
1. Proverbs 17:22
“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”
2. Psalm 126:2
“Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then they said among the nations, ‘The Lord has done great things for them.'”
3. Ecclesiastes 3:4
“A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance.”
4. Job 8:21
“He will yet fill your mouth with laughter, and your lips with shouting.”
5. Proverbs 14:13
“Even in laughter, the heart may ache, and the end of joy may be grief.”
6. Psalm 30:11
“You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness.”
7. Nehemiah 8:10
“Then he said to them, ‘Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.'”
8. Luke 6:21
“Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh.”
9. Psalm 2:4
“He who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord holds them in derision.”
10. Genesis 21:6
“And Sarah said, ‘God has made laughter for me; everyone who hears will laugh over me.'”
The Healing Power of Laughter in Scripture
11. Proverbs 15:13
“A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed.”
12. Psalm 126:1
“When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.”
13. Psalm 30:5
“For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.”
14. Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
15. Proverbs 17:22
“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”
16. Isaiah 61:3
“To grant to those who mourn in Zion— to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified.”
17. Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
18. Isaiah 12:3
“With joy, you will draw water from the wells of salvation.”
19. Proverbs 16:24
“Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.”
20. Jeremiah 30:17
“For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal, declares the Lord.”
Scripture Verses That Celebrate Laughter and Happiness
21. Psalm 126:2
“Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then they said among the nations, ‘The Lord has done great things for them.'”
22. Proverbs 17:22
“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”
23. Ecclesiastes 3:4
“A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance.”
24. Psalm 30:11
“You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness.”
25. Nehemiah 8:10
“Then he said to them, ‘Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.'”
26. Luke 6:21
“Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh.”
27. Psalm 16:11
“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence, there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”
28. Psalm 149:5
“Let the godly exult in glory; let them sing for joy on their beds.”
29. Isaiah 35:10
“And the ransomed of the Lord shall return and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.”
30. Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
Finding Spiritual Renewal Through Laughter in the Bible
31. Psalm 51:12
“Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit.”
32. Isaiah 40:31
“But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”
33. Psalm 19:8
“The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.”
34. Psalm 51:8
“Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones that you have broken rejoice.”
35. Psalm 23:1-3
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.”
36. Isaiah 57:15
“For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: ‘I dwell in the high and holy place, and also with him who is of a contrite and lowly spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly, and to revive the heart of the contrite.'”
37. Psalm 23:5-6
“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
38. Isaiah 43:19
“Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”
39. Psalm 34:8
“Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!”
40. Romans 12:2
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
Laughter as a Source of Strength in Biblical Texts
41. Nehemiah 8:10
“Then he said to them, ‘Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.'”
42. Proverbs 17:22
“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”
43. Psalm 28:7
“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.”
44. Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
45. 2 Corinthians 12:10
“For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”
46. Psalm 73:26
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
47. Isaiah 12:2
“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.”
48. Psalm 118:14
“The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.”
49. Habakkuk 3:19
“God, the Lord, is my strength; he makes my feet like the deer’s; he makes me tread on my high places.”
50. 1 Corinthians 1:25
“For the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.”
Conclusion
In our exploration of Bible verses celebrating laughter as medicine for the soul, we find a profound message that resonates across cultures and beliefs – the healing power of joy. These verses encourage us to embrace laughter, not as a triviality, but as a vital element of our emotional and spiritual health.
In a world often burdened with worries, may these timeless passages serve as a reminder that laughter, indeed, is good medicine for the soul, and through it, we can find strength, resilience, and a deeper connection with our shared humanity.
