Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Ridicule?
14 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Ridicule in the Bible
What does the Bible say about ridicule? Browse 16 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Ridicule
- 1Judges 16:25
“And it came to pass, when their hearts were merry, that they said, Call for Samson, that he may make us sport. And they called for Samson out of the prison house; and he made them sport: and they set him between the pillars. them: Heb. before them”
KJV - 2Psalms 7:1
“Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto the LORD, concerning the words of Cush the Benjamite . O LORD my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me: words: or, business”
KJV - 3Psalms 34:1
“A Psalm of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed. I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Abimelech: or, Achish”
KJV - 4Psalms 34:17
“The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.”
KJV - 5Proverbs 3:11
“My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:”
KJV - 6Mark 5:40
“And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying.”
KJV - 7Mark 15:16
“And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called Praetorium; and they call together the whole band. Praetorium: or, the palace, or, hall of audience”
KJV - 8John 6:31
“Our fathers did eat manna in the desert; as it is written, He gave them bread from heaven to eat.”
KJV - 9
- 10Romans 8:1
“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”
KJV
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Ridicule? (5 Verses)
“And it came to pass, when their hearts were merry, that they said, Call for Samson, that he may make us sport. And they called for Samson out of the prison house; and he made them sport: and they set him between the pillars. them: Heb. before them”
“Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto the LORD, concerning the words of Cush the Benjamite . O LORD my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me: words: or, business”
“A Psalm of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed. I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Abimelech: or, Achish”
“The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.”
“My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Ridicule? (9 Verses)
“And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying.”
“And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called Praetorium; and they call together the whole band. Praetorium: or, the palace, or, hall of audience”
“Our fathers did eat manna in the desert; as it is written, He gave them bread from heaven to eat.”
“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.”
“But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;”
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
“For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Ridicule
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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 ridicule. 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 ridicule 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 ridicule 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 ridicule needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about ridicule 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 ridicule, 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 Ridicule?
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