16 For the Jews it was a time of happiness and joy, gladness and honor.
17 In every province and in every city, wherever the edict of the king went, there was joy and gladness among the Jews, with feasting and celebrating. And many people of other nationalities became Jews because fear of the Jews had seized them.
Psalms 97:11 - Light is shed upon the righteous and joy on the upright in heart. Click to read the verse Psalms 97:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 97:11
Psalms 118:27 - The Lord is God, and he has made his light shine upon us. With boughs in hand, join in the fest... Click to read the verse Psalms 118:27 Click to read the verse Psalms 118:27
Esther 4:1-3 - Mordecai Persuades Esther to Help When Mordecai learned of all that had been done, he tore his ... Click to read the verse Esther 4:1-3 Click to read the verse Esther 4:1-3
Esther 4:16 - “Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for thr... Click to read the verse Esther 4:16 Click to read the verse Esther 4:16
Psalms 112:4 - Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for the gracious and compassionate and righteous ... Click to read the verse Psalms 112:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 112:4
Proverbs 4:18-19 - The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full ... Click to read the verse Proverbs 4:18-19 Click to read the verse Proverbs 4:18-19
Isaiah 35:10 - and the ransomed of the Lord will return. They will enter Zion with singing; everlasting joy wi... Click to read the verse Isaiah 35:10 Click to read the verse Isaiah 35:10
Jeremiah 2:23 - “How can you say, ‘I am not defiled; I have not run after the Baals’? See how you behaved in th... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 2:23 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 2:23
Psalms 18:28 - You, O Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. Click to read the verse Psalms 18:28 Click to read the verse Psalms 18:28
Proverbs 11:10 - When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy. Click to read the verse Proverbs 11:10 Click to read the verse Proverbs 11:10
Esther 9:17 - This happened on the thirteenth day of the month of Adar, and on the fourteenth they rested and... Click to read the verse Esther 9:17 Click to read the verse Esther 9:17
Psalms 34:5 - Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame. Click to read the verse Psalms 34:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 34:5
Psalms 30:5-11 - For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a nig... Click to read the verse Psalms 30:5-11 Click to read the verse Psalms 30:5-11
Isaiah 30:29-30 - And you will sing as on the night you celebrate a holy festival; your hearts will rejoice as wh... Click to read the verse Isaiah 30:29-30 Click to read the verse Isaiah 30:29-30
