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Nehemiah 8:10
"Then he said to them, 'Go and enjoy a feast! Eat rich food and drink sweet drinks, and share some with those who don't have anything prepared. This day is sacred to our Lord, so don't be sad or worried—the joy that comes from the Lord is what makes you strong.'"
(KJV: "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.")
⚡ The Bottom Line
The writer is telling the people to celebrate joyfully and generously because God's joy gives them strength, not sadness or worry.
More Verses for Joy
Philippians 4:4
"Find your joy in the Lord — always. And just in case you missed it the first time, I'm saying it again: find your joy."
Psalms 16:11
"You will show me the path of life: in your presence there is complete joy; at your right hand there are pleasures forever."