Psalm 21:6
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6 You bestow on him blessings forever;
you make him glad with the joy of your presence.
Acts 2:28
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28 You have made known to me the ways of life;
you will make me full of gladness with your presence.’
Psalm 45:7
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7 you love righteousness and hate wickedness.
Therefore God, your God, has anointed you
with the oil of gladness beyond your companions;(A)
Psalm 16:11
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11 You show me the path of life.
In your presence there is fullness of joy;
in your right hand are pleasures forevermore.(A)
Ephesians 1:3
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Spiritual Blessings in Christ
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,[a](A)
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- 1.3 Gk heavenlies
Galatians 3:14
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14 in order that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the gentiles, so that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.(A)
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Galatians 3:9
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9 For this reason, those who believe are blessed with Abraham who believed.
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Acts 3:26
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26 When God raised up his servant,[a] he sent him first to you, to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways.”(A)
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- 3.26 Or child
Luke 2:10-11
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10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for see, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people:(A) 11 to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah,[a] the Lord.(B)
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- 2.11 Or the Christ
Psalm 63:2-5
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2 So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary,
beholding your power and glory.(A)
3 Because your steadfast love is better than life,
my lips will praise you.(B)
4 So I will bless you as long as I live;
I will lift up my hands and call on your name.(C)
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- 63.5 Heb with fat and fatness
Luke 2:30-32
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30 for my eyes have seen your salvation,(A)
31 which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples,
32 a light for revelation to the gentiles
and for glory to your people Israel.”(B)
Psalm 72:17-19
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17 May his name endure forever,
his fame continue as long as the sun.
May all nations be blessed in him;[a]
may they pronounce him happy.(A)
18 Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel,
who alone does wondrous things.(B)
19 Blessed be his glorious name forever;
may his glory fill the whole earth.
Amen and Amen.(C)
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- 72.17 Or bless themselves by him
Psalm 43:4
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4 Then I will go to the altar of God,
to God my exceeding joy,
and I will praise you with the harp,
O God, my God.(A)
Genesis 12:2
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2 I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.(A)
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Psalm 4:6-7
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6 There are many who say, “O that we might see some good!
Let the light of your face shine on us, O Lord!”(A)
7 You have put gladness in my heart
more than when their grain and wine abound.(B)
1 Chronicles 17:27
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27 therefore may it please you to bless the house of your servant so that it may continue forever before you. For you, O Lord, have blessed and are blessed[a] forever.”
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- 17.27 Or and it is blessed
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