Bible Verses About Making Fun of People
Ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community
These are the Bible verses most often cited for making fun of people, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 3,589 votes, led by Proverbs 17:5. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about Making Fun of People
Proverbs 17:5305 votes
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
Ephesians 4:29303 votes
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.
Ephesians 5:4227 votes
Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.
James 4:11-12167 votes
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.
Matthew 7:1-2158 votes
Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Proverbs 26:18-19149 votes
As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,
Proverbs 11:12148 votes
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
Romans 2:1132 votes
Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.
2 Kings 2:23-2494 votes
And he went up from thence unto Beth–el: and as he was going up by the way, there came forth little children out of the city, and mocked him, and said unto him, Go up, thou bald head; go up, thou bald head.
Proverbs 14:3190 votes
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
Matthew 6:1-387 votes
Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.
Galatians 5:14-1584 votes
For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
Luke 6:3178 votes
And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.
1 Peter 3:8-969 votes
Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:
Proverbs 3:3468 votes
Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
Matthew 7:1264 votes
Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
Proverbs 29:1159 votes
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
Matthew 5:2259 votes
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.
Proverbs 24:1757 votes
Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
Proverbs 19:2950 votes
Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
James 3:5-649 votes
Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!
Proverbs 10:2348 votes
It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
Ephesians 6:14-1747 votes
Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
Isaiah 64:843 votes
But now, O Lord, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.
Luke 6:3741 votes
Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:
What does the Bible say about making fun of people?
Readers most often cite Proverbs 17:5 on the subject of making fun of people. Across 3,589 votes, 25 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including Ephesians 4:29, Ephesians 5:4, James 4:11-12. This page lists all 25 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.