“Do not be deceived: Bad company corrupts good character.” – 1 Corinthians 15:33
bible verses about mocking others
Understanding Mockery
Proverbs 21:24
“The proud and arrogant person—‘Mocker’ is his name—behaves with insolent fury.”
Proverbs 14:6
“The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.”
Proverbs 9:7
“Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults; whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse.”
Proverbs 19:29
“Penalties are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.”
Psalms 1:1
“Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers.”
Proverbs 18:2
“Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.”
Proverbs 22:10
“Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife; quarrels and insults are ended.”
Job 12:4
“Is my complaint directed to a human being? Why should I not be impatient?”
Psalms 35:16
“Like the ungodly they maliciously mocked; they gnashed their teeth at me.”
Isaiah 28:14
“Hear the word of the Lord, you scoffers who rule this people in Jerusalem.”
The Consequences of Mockery
Proverbs 3:34
“He mocks proud mockers but shows favor to the humble and oppressed.”
2 Peter 3:3
“Above all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires.”
Matthew 5:11
“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.”
Psalms 123:4
“We have endured no end of ridicule from the arrogant, of contempt from the proud.”
Proverbs 29:8
“Mockers stir up a city, but the wise turn away anger.”
Proverbs 26:11
“As a dog returns to its vomit, so fools repeat their folly.”
Luke 6:22
“Blessed are you when people hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man.”
Matthew 27:29
“They twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on his head. They put a staff in his right hand. Then they knelt in front of him and mocked him.”
Proverbs 15:12
“Mockers resent correction, so they avoid the wise.”
Galatians 6:7
“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.”
How to Respond to Mockery
1 Peter 3:9
“Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.”
Romans 12:19
“Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord.”
Matthew 5:39
“But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.”
Luke 23:34
“Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.’ And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.”
Proverbs 15:1
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
Psalms 141:5
“Let a righteous man strike me—it is a kindness; let him rebuke me—it is oil on my head. My head will not refuse it.”
Isaiah 50:6
“I offered my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard; I did not hide my face from mocking and spitting.”
1 Thessalonians 5:15
“Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.”
1 Corinthians 4:12
“We work hard with our own hands. When we are cursed, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it;”
James 1:2
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.”
Lessons from Jesus on Mockery
Matthew 12:34
“You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.”
Matthew 27:39
“Those who passed by hurled insults at him, shaking their heads.”
Luke 6:26
“Woe to you when everyone speaks well of you, for that is how their ancestors treated the false prophets.”
John 15:20
“Remember what I told you: A servant is not greater than his master. If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also.”
Mark 15:31
“In the same way the chief priests and the teachers of the law mocked him among themselves. ‘He saved others,’ they said, ‘but he can’t save himself!'”
Matthew 16:26
“What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?”
Luke 23:36
“The soldiers also came up and mocked him. They offered him wine vinegar.”
John 7:12
“Among the crowds there was widespread whispering about him. Some said, ‘He’s a good man.’ Others replied, ‘No, he deceives the people.'”
Matthew 22:34
“Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together.”
Luke 23:37
“And they said, ‘If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself!'”
The Importance of Compassion Over Mockery
Colossians 3:12
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”
Galatians 6:2
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
1 John 3:18
“Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.”
Matthew 25:40
“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’”
Philippians 2:3
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.”
Proverbs 11:17
“Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.”
Luke 6:31
“Do to others as you would have them do to you.”
Psalms 146:9
“The Lord watches over the foreigner and sustains the fatherless and the widow, but he frustrates the ways of the wicked.”
Proverbs 16:24
“Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.”
Ephesians 4:32
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
Final Thoughts
It’s essential to remember how words can impact others. Mocking can create divisions and hurt, and we need to be mindful of our actions and speech. Choosing compassion over mockery leads to a more loving world, reflecting Christ’s love for us. Let’s strive to uplift each other instead of tearing one another down.
As we reflect on these verses, let’s commit ourselves to kindness and understanding. In doing so, we honor God and follow His teachings. I encourage you to embrace the lessons about compassion and practice them in our daily lives.
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