I Am Only Joking

As a madman who casteth firebrands, Arrows, and death, — read the full passage →

nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, or jesting, which are not befitting: but rather giving of thanks.

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be, that it may give grace to them that hear.

A trespass-offering mocketh fools; But among the upright there is good will.

but now do ye also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, railing, shameful speaking out of your mouth:

Wherefore, putting away falsehood, speak ye truth each one with his neighbor: for we are members one of another.

If any man thinketh himself to be religious, while he bridleth not his tongue but deceiveth his heart, this man’s religion is vain.

It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; Andso iswisdom to a man of understanding.

The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

And I say unto you, that every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.

If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger. — read the full passage →

These are the things that ye shall do: Speak ye every man the truth with his neighbor; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates;

A perverse man scattereth abroad strife; And a whisperer separateth chief friends.

The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.

above all things being fervent in your love among yourselves; for love covereth a multitude of sins:

And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

He that hateth dissembleth with his lips; But he layeth up deceit within him: — read the full passage →

For lack of wood the fire goeth out; And where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth.

He that slandereth not with his tongue, Nor doeth evil to his friend, Nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbor;

Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry; for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.

A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.

Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; And the end of mirth is heaviness.

Ye knowthis, my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.

when the multitude therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they themselves got into the boats, and came to Capernaum, seeking Jesus. — read the full passage →

Death and life are in the power of the tongue; And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

Boast not thyself of to-morrow; For thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. — read the full passage →

But shun profane babblings: for they will proceed further in ungodliness,

Ye have heard that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: — read the full passage →

For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool: this also is vanity.

So is the man that deceiveth his neighbor, And saith, Am not I in sport?

A cheerful heart is a good medicine; But a broken spirit drieth up the bones.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John;

The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself. — read the full passage →

As a madman who casteth firebrands, Arrows, and death,

As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, So honor is not seemly for a fool. — read the full passage →

As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, So honor is not seemly for a fool.

A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.

He that separateth himself seeketh his own desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom. — read the full passage →

Ascoals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to inflame strife.

Be not thou envious against evil men; Neither desire to be with them: — read the full passage →

A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

But now ye glory in your vauntings: all such glorying is evil.

And I say unto you, that every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. — read the full passage →

It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.

He will yet fill thy mouth with laughter, And thy lips with shouting.

In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Speak not one against another, brethren. He that speaketh against a brother, or judgeth his brother, speaketh against the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judgest the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.

But let your speech be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: and whatsoever is more than these is of the evil one.

A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh glad the life; and money answereth all things.

a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor Is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.

He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.

Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.

Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.

A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.

There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.

My son, forget not my law; But let thy heart keep my commandments: — read the full passage →

Be not a witness against thy neighbor without cause; And deceive not with thy lips.

The plans of the heart belong to man; But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah. — read the full passage →

Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. — read the full passage →

Agoodname is rather to be chosen than great riches, And loving favor rather than silver and gold. — read the full passage →

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity Than he that is perverse in his lips and is a fool. — read the full passage →

Wisdom hath builded her house; She hath hewn out her seven pillars: — read the full passage →

My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, That I may answer him that reproacheth me.

A wise sonhearethhis father’s instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke. — read the full passage →

Doth not wisdom cry, And understanding put forth her voice? — read the full passage →

I also will laugh inthe day ofyour calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh;

The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. — read the full passage →

Sorrow is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made glad.

As an archer that woundeth all, So is he that hireth a fool and he that hireth them that pass by.

If thou faint in the day of adversity, Thy strength is small.

The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall in his own imagination.

A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!

A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; But a just weight is his delight. — read the full passage →

My son, attend unto my wisdom; Incline thine ear to my understanding: — read the full passage →

If the scourge slay suddenly, He will mock at the trial of the innocent.

For in hope were we saved: but hope that is seen is not hope: for who hopeth for that which he seeth? — read the full passage →

The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion. — read the full passage →

Asa thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools.

The legs of the lame hang loose; So is a parable in the mouth of fools.

He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.

Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of feasting with strife. — read the full passage →

Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands. — read the full passage →

My son, keep my words, And lay up my commandments with thee. — read the full passage →

the same came unto him by night, and said to him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that thou doest, except God be with him.

He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, It shall be counted a curse to him.

Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; A stranger, and not thine own lips.

Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.

A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, And a rod for the back of fools.

As the sparrow in her wandering, as the swallow in her flying, So the curse that is causeless alighteth not.

If thou sayest, Behold, we knew not this; Doth not he that weigheth the hearts consider it? And he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? And shall not he render to every man according to his work?

For their heart studieth oppression, And their lips talk of mischief.

My son, if thou art become surety for thy neighbor, If thou hast stricken thy hands for a stranger; — read the full passage →

And it came to pass at noon, that Elijah mocked them, and said, Cry aloud; for he is a god: either he is musing, or he is gone aside, or he is on a journey, or peradventure he sleepeth and must be awaked.