Bible Verses About Gratitude – May All Be Happy

Here’s a comprehensive list of Bible verses about gratitude across both the Old and New Testaments.

I’ve grouped them by theme (so it’s easy to use) and I’ve included the verse text and reference for each.

Gratitude to God for His Goodness

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” — Psalm 107:1
“Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.” — Psalm 107:8
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.” — Psalm 28:7
“I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.” — Psalm 9:1
“I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.” — Psalm 69:30

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” — Philippians 4:6
“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” — Colossians 3:17
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” — Colossians 4:2
“Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” — Ephesians 5:20

“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.” — Psalm 100:4
“Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.” — Psalm 95:2
“Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name.” — Hebrews 13:15
“Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and perform your vows to the Most High.” — Psalm 50:14
“I will thank the Lord with all my heart as I meet with his godly people.” — Psalm 111:1

“He gives food to every creature. His love endures forever.” — Psalm 136:25
“You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance.” — Psalm 65:11
“He provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy.” — Acts 14:17
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights.” — James 1:17
“For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving.” — 1 Timothy 4:4

“I thank my God every time I remember you.” — Philippians 1:3
“We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers.” — 1 Thessalonians 1:2
“I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service.” — 1 Timothy 1:12
“How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy we have in the presence of our God because of you?” — 1 Thessalonians 3:9
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.” — Numbers 6:24-25

“I will give you thanks, for you answered me; you have become my salvation.” — Psalm 118:21
“I will praise the name of God with song and magnify Him with thanksgiving.” — Psalm 69:30
“O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever.” — Psalm 30:12
“I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever.” — Psalm 145:1
“Let them sacrifice thank offerings and tell of his works with songs of joy.” — Psalm 107:22

“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” — Colossians 3:15
“Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done.” — 1 Chronicles 16:8
“For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen.” — Romans 11:36
“Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” — 2 Corinthians 9:15
“You are my God, and I will praise you; you are my God, and I will exalt you.” — Psalm 118:28

“Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines… yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.” — Habakkuk 3:17-18
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.” — James 1:2
“The Lord gives and the Lord takes away; may the name of the Lord be praised.” — Job 1:21
“I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.” — Philippians 4:11
“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed… for we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen.” — 2 Corinthians 4:8-18

“Give thanks to the Lord, for his love endures forever.” — 1 Chronicles 16:34
“Let us lift up our hearts and our hands to God in heaven, and say: ‘We have sinned and rebelled.’” — Lamentations 3:41-42
“I will extol the Lord with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.” — Psalm 111:1
“You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.” — Psalm 30:11
“Sing to the Lord with grateful praise; make music to our God on the harp.” — Psalm 147:7

“Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.” — Colossians 3:16
“Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” — 1 Corinthians 10:31
“We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers.” — 1 Thessalonians 1:2
“Be thankful in all circumstances.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18
“For this is what the Lord himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” — Acts 20:35

Bonus: Short Bible Verses About Gratitude