40 Bible Verses About People Who Mock God

The Bible speaks clearly about the attitude of the human heart toward God. While many people seek Him with humility and faith, others respond with pride, disbelief, and even mockery. Throughout Scripture, mocking God is shown not simply as a joke or careless speech, but as a serious spiritual condition — a sign of hardened hearts, arrogance, and rejection of truth. God is loving and patient, yet He is also holy and just, and He does not ignore those who ridicule His name, His Word, or His ways.

From the Old Testament prophets to the teachings of Jesus and the apostles, Scripture repeatedly warns that those who mock God ultimately face consequences. At the same time, the Bible also offers hope: even mockers can repent, turn back to Him, and receive mercy. These verses help us understand God’s justice, encourage reverence, and remind believers to remain faithful even when others laugh at their faith.

Bible Verses About People Who Mock God

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. 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.”

15. Psalm 10:4

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

16. Psalm 22:7

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

17. Psalm 35:16

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

18. 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.”

19. 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.”

20. 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.”

21. 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.’”

22. 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.”

23. 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?”

24. Jeremiah 17:15

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

25. Lamentations 3:63

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

26. Lamentations 3:63

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

27. Matthew 27:29

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

28. Matthew 27:41

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

29. Mark 15:20

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

30. Luke 16:14

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

31. Luke 18:32

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

32. Acts 2:13

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

33. Acts 17:32

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

34. 2 Chronicles 36:16

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

35. Nehemiah 4:1

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

36. Job 21:3

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

37. 2 Peter 3:3

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

38. Jude 1:18

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

39. Hebrews 11:36

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

40. Psalm 123:4

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

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

The Bible consistently shows that mocking God is not just about words — it reveals the condition of the heart. When a person ridicules God, His Word, or those who follow Him, Scripture describes it as pride, spiritual blindness, and rejection of truth. Many mock because they do not understand God, while others resist Him because they do not want to change their lives.

Yet the message of the Bible is balanced. God is holy and just, and He will not be dishonored forever. Galatians 6:7 reminds us that God cannot be mocked — every action has consequences. Mockery may look bold for a moment, but it never escapes God’s notice. Throughout history, those who rejected God’s warnings eventually faced the results of their choices.

Say This Prayer

Heavenly Father,
I come before You with a humble heart. Forgive me for any time I have doubted You, ignored Your truth, or treated Your name without honor. Help me to fear You with reverence and love You with sincerity.

Lord, strengthen my faith when others mock or question my belief. Give me patience instead of anger, wisdom instead of arguments, and kindness instead of pride. Teach me to represent You through my actions and words.

Open the hearts of those who do not know You. Show them Your mercy, and lead them to truth and salvation. Keep my heart soft, my spirit faithful, and my life pleasing to You.

I trust Your justice and Your grace.
In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.