Bible Verses About Mockers are helpful verses. What does the Bible say about being mocked, teased, or bullied. Job was mocked by his closest friends. King David was mocked by his enemies. Jesus was mocked by religious people. There are interesting Bible Verses About Mockers. How should we respond biblically when we are teased or mocked. Mockers do not have the Spirit of God residing inside them (see Jude 1). And so, Let us explore the Holy Bible for answers.

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Bible Verses About Mockers

Are not mockers with me? And does not my eye dwell on their provocation? (Job 17:2 NKJV)

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, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. (Psalm 1:1-2 NIV)

With ungodly mockers at feasts They gnashed at me with their teeth. (Psalm 35:16 NKJV)

We are mocked by our neighbors, an object of scorn and derision to those around us. (Psalm 79:4 NLT)

The Lord mocks the mockers but is gracious to the humble. The wise inherit honor, but fools are put to shame! (Proverbs 3:34-35 NLT)

He mocks proud mockers but shows favor to the humble and oppressed. The wise inherit honor, but fools get only shame. (Proverbs 3:34-35 NIV)

More Bible Verses About Being Mocked

Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults; whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse. Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you; rebuke the wise and they will love you. (Proverbs 9:7-8 NIV)

If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you; if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer. (Proverbs 9:12 NIV)

The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning. Stay away from a fool, for you will not find knowledge on their lips. (Proverbs 14:6-7 NIV)

Mockers hate to be corrected, so they stay away from the wise. (Proverbs 15:12 NLT)

Wine is a mocker, Strong drink is a brawler, And whoever is led astray by it is not wise. (Proverbs 20:1 NKJV)

Mockers are proud and haughty; they act with boundless arrogance. (Proverbs 21:24 NLT)

Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife; quarrels and insults are ended. (Proverbs 22:10 NIV)

Mockers can get a whole town agitated, but the wise will calm anger. (Proverbs 29:8 NLT)

Mockers stir up a city, but the wise turn away anger. If a wise person goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace. (Proverbs 29:8-9 NIV)

Now therefore, do not be mockers, Lest your bonds be made strong; For I have heard from the Lord God of hosts, A destruction determined even upon the whole earth. (Isaiah 28:22 NKJV)

They are worthless, the objects of mockery; when their judgment comes, they will perish. (Jeremiah 10:15 NIV)

What Does the Bible Say About Mockers

I did not sit in the assembly of the mockers, Nor did I rejoice; I sat alone because of Your hand, For You have filled me with indignation. (Jeremiah 15:17 NKJV)

But you, beloved, remember the words which were spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ: how they told you that there would be mockers in the last time who would walk according to their own ungodly lusts. These are sensual persons, who cause divisions, not having the Spirit. (Jude 1:17-19 NKJV)

They wove thorn branches into a crown and put it on his head, and they placed a reed stick in his right hand as a scepter. Then they knelt before him in mockery and taunted, “Hail! King of the Jews!” (Matthew 27:29 NLT)

The people passing by shouted abuse, shaking their heads in mockery. “Look at you now!” they yelled at him. “You said you were going to destroy the Temple and rebuild it in three days. Well then, if you are the Son of God, save yourself and come down from the cross!” (Matthew 27:39-40 NLT)

The leading priests, the teachers of religious law, and the elders also mocked Jesus. (Matthew 27:41 NLT)

Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. (Galatians 6:7 NKJV)

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