"Sing to the LORD, for he has done glorious things; let this be known to all the world."

"Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord."

"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

"Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song."

"For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning."

"Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart."

"The "God of hope" fills believers with "all joy and peace in believing," so they may "overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."

"You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand."