Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Making Fun Of Others?
14 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Making Fun Of Others in the Bible
What does the Bible say about making fun of others? Browse 15 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Making Fun Of Others
- 1Proverbs 11:12
“He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. void: Heb. destitute of heart”
KJV - 2Proverbs 14:31
“He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.”
KJV - 3Proverbs 17:5
“Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. unpunished: Heb. held innocent”
KJV - 4Proverbs 24:17
“Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:”
KJV - 5Proverbs 26:18
“As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, firebrands: Heb. flames, or, sparks”
KJV - 6
- 7Matthew 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 whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. Raca: that is, Vain fellow”
KJV - 8
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- 10Galatians 5:14
“For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Making Fun Of Others? (6 Verses)
“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: What Does the Bible Say About Making Fun Of Others? (8 Verses)
“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.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Making Fun Of Others
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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 making fun of others. 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 making fun of others 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 making fun of others 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 making fun of others needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about making fun of others 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 making fun of others, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Making Fun Of Others?
You have studied 14 verses about making fun of others. Now test your knowledge with chapter-by-chapter quizzes covering the books where these verses appear.