45 Bible Verses About People Who Mock God

The Bible speaks clearly about people who mock God and ignore His truth. These verses teach that mocking God is a serious matter and can lead to consequences. They also remind us to stay respectful, humble, and faithful in our words and actions.

These 45 Bible verses help us understand how God views mockery and pride. They guide us to choose wisdom instead of foolishness and to follow the right path. By reading them, we learn to honor God and avoid negative behavior that can harm our lives.

1. Galatians 6:7

“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.”

2. Proverbs 1:22

“How long, O simple ones, will you love being simple? How long will scoffers delight in their scoffing and fools hate knowledge?”

3. Proverbs 3:34

“Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he gives favor.”

4. Proverbs 9:7

“Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults; whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse.”

5. Proverbs 9:8

“Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you; rebuke the wise and they will love you.”

6. Proverbs 13:1

“A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.”

7. Proverbs 14:6

“The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.”

8. Proverbs 15:12

“Mockers resent correction, so they avoid the wise.”

9. Proverbs 19:29

“Penalties are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.”

10. Proverbs 21:24

“The proud and arrogant person—’Mocker’ is his name—behaves with insolent fury.”

11. Proverbs 22:10

“Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife; quarrels and insults are ended.”

12. Proverbs 24:9

“The schemes of folly are sin, and people detest a mocker.”

13. Proverbs 29:8

“Mockers stir up a city, but the wise turn away anger.”

14. Proverbs 30:17

“The eye that mocks a father and scorns to obey a mother will be picked out by the ravens of the valley and eaten by the vultures.”

15. Psalm 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.”

16. Psalm 10:4

“In his pride the wicked man does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God.”

17. Psalm 14:1

“The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’ They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good.”

18. Psalm 22:7

“All who see me mock me; they hurl insults, shaking their heads.”

19. Psalm 35:16

“Like the ungodly they maliciously mocked; they gnashed their teeth at me.”

20. Psalm 37:12–13

“The wicked plot against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them; but the Lord laughs at the wicked, for he knows their day is coming.”

21. Psalm 59:7–8

“See what they spew from their mouths — the words from their lips are sharp as swords… But you laugh at them, Lord; you scoff at all those nations.”

22. Psalm 73:8–9

“They scoff, and speak with malice; with arrogance they threaten oppression. Their mouths lay claim to heaven, and their tongues take possession of the earth.”

23. Psalm 123:4

“We have endured no end of ridicule from the arrogant, of contempt from the proud.”

24. Isaiah 5:19

“They say, ‘Let God hurry; let him hasten his work so we may see it. The plan of the Holy One of Israel — let it approach, let it come into view, so we may know it.'”

25. Isaiah 28:22

“Now stop your mocking, or your chains will become heavier; the Lord, the Lord Almighty, has told me of the destruction decreed against the whole land.”

26. Isaiah 57:4

“Who are you mocking? At whom do you sneer and stick out your tongue? Are you not a brood of rebels, the offspring of liars?”

27. Jeremiah 17:15

“They keep saying to me, ‘Where is the word of the Lord? Let it now be fulfilled!'”

28. Lamentations 3:63

“Look at them! Sitting or standing, they mock me in their songs.”

29. Ezekiel 22:5

“Those who are near and those who are far from you will mock you, you infamous city, full of turmoil.”

30. Numbers 15:30

“But anyone who sins defiantly, whether native-born or foreigner, blasphemes the Lord and must be cut off from the people of Israel.”

31. Job 21:3

“Bear with me while I speak, and after I have spoken, mock on.”

32. 2 Chronicles 36:16

“But they mocked God’s messengers, despised his words and scoffed at his prophets.”

33. Nehemiah 4:1

“When Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he was angry and greatly incensed. He ridiculed the Jews.”

34. Matthew 27:29

“And they knelt before him and mocked him. ‘Hail, king of the Jews!’ they said.”

35. Matthew 27:41

“In the same way the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders mocked him.”

36. Mark 15:20

“And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple robe and put his own clothes on him.”

37. Luke 16:14

“The Pharisees, who loved money, heard all this and were sneering at Jesus.”

38. Luke 18:32

“He will be handed over to the Gentiles. They will mock him, insult him and spit on him.”

39. Acts 2:13

“Some, however, made fun of them and said, ‘They have had too much wine.'”

40. Acts 17:32

“When they heard about the resurrection of the dead, some of them sneered.”

41. Romans 1:18

“The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness.”

42. Hebrews 11:36

“Some faced jeers and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment.”

43. 2 Peter 3:3

“In the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires.”

44. Jude 1:18

“In the last times there will be scoffers who will follow their own ungodly desires.”

45. James 4:6

“But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, ‘God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.'”

Our Thoughts On What the Bible Says About People Who Mock God

The Bible is very clear — mocking God is not a small thing. It is a reflection of pride, a hardened heart, and a rejection of truth. From Proverbs to the Gospels, Scripture consistently warns that mockers face real consequences. They resist correction, spread conflict, and close themselves off from wisdom and grace.

But the good news is that God’s mercy is always available. Even the greatest mocker can turn to God and find forgiveness. The goal of these verses is not to condemn but to warn and to encourage. If you are surrounded by people who mock your faith, take comfort — God sees it all, and He is still in control.

Say This Prayer

Heavenly Father, I come to You with a humble heart. Forgive me for any moment I have doubted You or treated Your name without respect. Strengthen my faith when others mock what I believe. Give me patience, wisdom, and love in response to ridicule. Lord, open the hearts of those who do not know You yet. Draw them to Your truth and show them Your mercy. Keep me grounded in Your Word and faithful to Your ways. In Jesus’ name, Amen.