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Bible Quotes About Laughing

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

Scripture presents laughing as a complex expression that can signify joy and divine blessing, as seen in Sarah's laughter of disbelief and then joy when God fulfills His promise (Genesis 18:12; 21:6), and in the joyful rejoicing God grants His people (Job 8:21). At the same time, the Lord's laughter is portrayed as sovereign derision toward the wicked who oppose His righteous purposes (Psalms 2:4; 59:8), highlighting His supreme authority over all. Thus, biblical laughter encompasses both human delight in God's faithfulness and God's triumphant judgment over evil.

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Top 10 Bible Quotes About Laughing

Genesis 18:12 — “Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?”
Genesis 21:6 — “And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh, so that all that hear will laugh with me.”
Job 8:21 — “Till he fill thy mouth with laughing, and thy lips with rejoicing. rejoicing: Heb. shouting for joy”
Psalms 2:4 — “He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.”
Psalms 37:12 — “The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth. plotteth: or, practiseth”
Psalms 59:8 — “But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision.”
Psalms 126:2 — “Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them. hath: Heb. hath magnified to do with them”
Proverbs 14:13 — “Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.”
Proverbs 17:22 — “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. like: or, to”
Proverbs 31:25 — “Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.”

Old Testament Quotes About Laughing (11)

“Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?”

Genesis 18:12KJV

“And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh, so that all that hear will laugh with me.”

Genesis 21:6KJV

“Till he fill thy mouth with laughing, and thy lips with rejoicing. rejoicing: Heb. shouting for joy”

Job 8:21KJV

“He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.”

Psalms 2:4KJV

“The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth. plotteth: or, practiseth”

Psalms 37:12KJV

“But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision.”

Psalms 59:8KJV

“Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them. hath: Heb. hath magnified to do with them”

Psalms 126:2KJV

“Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.”

Proverbs 14:13KJV

“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. like: or, to”

Proverbs 17:22KJV

“Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.”

Proverbs 31:25KJV

“A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;”

Ecclesiastes 3:4KJV

New Testament Quotes About Laughing (3)

“Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.”

Luke 6:21KJV

“Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.”

Luke 6:25KJV

“Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness.”

James 4:9KJV

Frequently Asked Questions About Laughing in the Bible

What does the Bible say about laughing?

The Bible contains 14 verses about laughing, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding laughing through both the Old and New Testaments.

How many Bible verses are about laughing?

There are 14 Bible verses about laughing 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 laughing?

While many verses address laughing, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of laughing you are studying.

Where in the Bible does it talk about laughing?

Laughing is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 14 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.