24 Bible Verses about joking

that's what someone is like who lies to his neighbor and then says, "I was joking, wasn't I?"

Obscene, flippant, or vulgar talk is totally inappropriate. Instead, let there be thanksgiving.

Like the maniac who shoots fiery darts and deadly arrows

Just as the fool considers wickedness his joy, so is wisdom to the discerning man.

"Now, I've become the object of their mocking melodies; I'm nothing but a fool's proverb to them!

Lot then went out and told his sons-in-law (they had married his daughters), "Get out of here! The LORD is going to destroy this city!" But his sons-in-law thought he was joking.

They're worthless, a work of mockery, and when the time of punishment comes, they'll perish.

"I'm a laughingstock to my friends, someone who called on God. But then he answered this upright and blameless man, and I have become a laughingstock.

But now you must also get rid of anger, wrath, malice, slander, obscene speech, and all such sins.

Never let your mouth cause you to sin and don't proclaim in the presence of the angel, "My promise was a mistake," for why should God be angry at your excuse and destroy what you've undertaken?

because my yoke is pleasant, and my burden is light."

Do not let sexual sin, impurity of any kind, or greed even be mentioned among you, as is proper for saints.

then I will eliminate Israel from the land that I gave them and from the Temple that I've consecrated for my name. I will throw them out of my sight, and Israel will become the butt of jokes and a means of ridicule among people worldwide!

You made us an object lesson among the nations; people shake their heads at us.

Fools make fun of guilt, but among the upright there are good intentions.

They make fun of kings, deriding those who rule. They laugh at all of the fortified places, constructing ramps to seize them.

Let no filthy talk be heard from your mouths, but only what is good for building up people and meeting the need of the moment. This way you will administer grace to those who hear you.

May his days be few; may another take over his position.

"You are not to misuse the name of the LORD your God, because the LORD will not leave unpunished the one who misuses his name.

Starting about noon, Elijah began to tease them: "Shout louder! "He's a god, so maybe he's busy. "Maybe he's relieving himself. "Maybe he's busy someplace. "Maybe he's taking a nap and somebody needs to wake him up."

All who pass by on their way plunder him; he has become a reproach to his neighbors.

But others kept saying in derision, "They're drunk on sweet wine!"

Indeed, as often as I speak, I cry out, and shout, "Violence and destruction!" For this message from the LORD has caused me constant reproach and derision.

They're worthless, a work of mockery, and when the time of punishment comes, they'll perish.