Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Laugh?
16 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Laugh in the Bible
What does the Bible say about laugh? Browse 16 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Laugh
- 1Genesis 18:12
“Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?”
KJV - 2Genesis 21:6
“And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh, so that all that hear will laugh with me.”
KJV - 3Job 8:21
“Till he fill thy mouth with laughing, and thy lips with rejoicing. rejoicing: Heb. shouting for joy”
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- 5Psalms 37:12
“The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth. plotteth: or, practiseth”
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- 8Psalms 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”
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- 10Proverbs 17:22
“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. like: or, to”
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Subtopics of Laugh
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Laugh? (13 Verses)
“Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?”
“And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh, so that all that hear will laugh with me.”
“Till he fill thy mouth with laughing, and thy lips with rejoicing. rejoicing: Heb. shouting for joy”
“He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.”
“The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth. plotteth: or, practiseth”
“The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming.”
“But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision.”
“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”
“Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.”
“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. like: or, to”
“If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.”
“Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.”
“A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Laugh? (3 Verses)
“Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.”
“Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.”
“Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Laugh
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about laugh. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about laugh and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about laugh is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on laugh needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about laugh with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about laugh, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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