Bible Verses about โi am only jokingโ
The Bible contains 46 verses about i am only joking across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
โLet no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.โ
โA gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.โ
โIf anyone among you thinks himself to be religious while he doesn't bridle his tongue, but deceives his heart, this man's religion is worthless.โ
โnor filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not appropriate; but rather giving of thanks.โ
โbut now you also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and shameful speaking out of your mouth.โ
โI tell you that every idle word that men speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment.โ
โA fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.โ
โTherefore, putting away falsehood, speak truth each one with his neighbor. For we are members of one another.โ
โA glad heart makes a cheerful face; but an aching heart breaks the spirit.โ
โWhere there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.โ
โA wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.โ
โis the man who deceives his neighbor and says, "Am I not joking?"โ
โLike a madman who shoots torches, arrows, and death,โ
โA gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.โ
โHe who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.โ
โThe heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.โ
โThe tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.โ
โYahweh's eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good.โ
โBetter is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.โ
โThe heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.โ
โA fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.โ
โHe who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.โ
โA wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.โ
โThe light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.โ
โThe way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.โ
โFools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will.โ
โAll the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.โ
โYahweh will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow's borders intact.โ
โIn the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.โ
โThe lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.โ
โYahweh is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.โ
โA scoffer doesn't love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.โ
โThe fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.โ
โJoy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!โ
โYahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.โ
โThere is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way: whoever hates reproof shall die.โ
โBetter is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.โ
โThe ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.โ
โThe sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.โ
โThe way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.โ
โSheol and Abaddon are before Yahweh-- how much more then the hearts of the children of men!โ
โFolly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.โ
โThe path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.โ
โIf a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.โ
โIt is a fool's pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding's pleasure.โ
โThese are the things that you shall do: speak every man the truth with his neighbor. Execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates,โ
