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Bible Quotes About Joking

13 Scripture verses about joking from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

Explore what the Bible says about joking. This collection of 16 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

13
Total Verses
4
Old Testament
9
New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Joking

  1. Psalms 119:105 — “NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. lamp: or, candle
  2. Proverbs 10:23 — “It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
  3. Proverbs 17:22 — “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. like: or, to
  4. Proverbs 26:18 — “As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, firebrands: Heb. flames, or, sparks
  5. Matthew 12:36 — “But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
  6. Matthew 24:12 — “And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.
  7. Luke 6:45 — “A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the...
  8. Galatians 6:7 — “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
  9. Ephesians 4:29 — “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. to: or, to edify profitably
  10. Ephesians 5:1 — “Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;

Subtopics of Joking

coarse joking
i am only joking

Old Testament Quotes About Joking (4)

NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. lamp: or, candle
It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. like: or, to
As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, firebrands: Heb. flames, or, sparks

New Testament Quotes About Joking (9)

But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.
A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. to: or, to edify profitably
Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;
Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.
But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.
But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.

Frequently Asked Questions About Joking in the Bible

What does the Bible say about joking?
The Bible contains 13 verses about joking, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding joking through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about joking?
There are 13 Bible verses about joking in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.
What is the best Bible verse about joking?
While many verses address joking, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of joking you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about joking?
Joking is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 13 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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