Psalms 126:5

126:5 Those who shed tears as they plant

will shout for joy when they reap the harvest.

Isaiah 61:3

61:3 to strengthen those who mourn in Zion,

by giving them a turban, instead of ashes,

oil symbolizing joy, instead of mourning,

a garment symbolizing praise, instead of discouragement.

They will be called oaks of righteousness,

trees planted by the Lord to reveal his splendor.

31:13 The Lord says, “At that time young women will dance and be glad.

Young men and old men will rejoice.

I will turn their grief into gladness.

I will give them comfort and joy in place of their sorrow.

16:22 So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you.

16:24 Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive it, so that your joy may be complete.

16:1 “I have told you all these things so that you will not fall away.

1:4 In him was life, and the life was the light of mankind.