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Bible Quotes About Making Fun Of Others
14 Scripture verses about making fun of others from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.
Scripture warns strongly against making fun of others, especially the poor and those who suffer, teaching that such actions dishonor God Himself. Wisdom calls for restraint and understanding rather than despising or mocking neighbors, emphasizing mercy and compassion instead of rejoicing over others' misfortunes. Those who deceive or harm others under the guise of jest are likened to a madman casting dangerous firebrands, showing the destructive nature of such behavior. True godliness is reflected in honoring the vulnerable and holding one's peace rather than engaging in harmful mockery.
Top 10 Bible Quotes About Making Fun Of Others
- Proverbs 11:12 — “He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. void: Heb. destitute of heart”
- Proverbs 14:31 — “He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.”
- Proverbs 17:5 — “Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. unpunished: Heb. held innocent”
- Proverbs 24:17 — “Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:”
- Proverbs 26:18 — “As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, firebrands: Heb. flames, or, sparks”
- Proverbs 26:19 — “So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?”
- Matthew 5:22 — “But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but wh...”
- Matthew 7:1 — “Judge not, that ye be not judged.”
- Luke 6:31 — “And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.”
- Galatians 5:14 — “For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
Old Testament Quotes About Making Fun Of Others (6)
“He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. void: Heb. destitute of heart”
“He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.”
“Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. unpunished: Heb. held innocent”
“Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:”
“As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, firebrands: Heb. flames, or, sparks”
“So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?”
New Testament Quotes About Making Fun Of Others (8)
“But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. Raca: that is, Vain fellow”
“Judge not, that ye be not judged.”
“And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.”
“For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
“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”
“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”
“Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! a matter: or, wood”
“Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.”
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