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Mocker [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

One that mocks; a scorner; a scoffer; a derider.

Mocker [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. One who, or that which, mocks; a scorner; a scoffer; a derider.

2. A deceiver; an impostor.

3. A mocking bird.

Mockeries [Plural] Webster's Dictionary 1913

of Mockery

Mockery [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. The act of deriding and exposing to contempt, by mimicking the words or actions of another.

2. Derision; ridicule; sportive insult or contempt; contemptuous merriment at persons or things.

3. Grace at meals is now generally so performed as to look more like mockery upon devotion, than any solemn application of the mind to God.

4. Sport; subject of laughter.

5. Of the holy place they made a mockery

6. Vain imitation or effort; that which deceives, disappoints or frustrates.

7. It is as the air, invulnerable,

8. And our vain blows malicious mockery

9. Imitation; counterfeit appearance; false show.

10. And bear about the mockery of woe

11. To midnight dances.

Mockery [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. The act of mocking, deriding, and exposing to contempt, by mimicry, by insincere imitation, or by a false show of earnestness; a counterfeit appearance.

2. Insulting or contemptuous action or speech; contemptuous merriment; derision; ridicule.

3. Subject of laughter, derision, or sport.

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2 Chronicles 29:8

Wherefore the wrath of the LORD was upon Judah and Jerusalem, and he hath delivered them to trouble, to astonishment, and to hissing, as ye see with your eyes.

Therefore, the wrath of the LORD has fallen upon Judah and Jerusalem, and He has made them an object of terror, horror, and mockery, as you can see with your own eyes.

Job 17:2

Are there not mockers with me? and doth not mine eye continue in their provocation?

Surely mockers surround me, and my eyes must gaze at their rebellion.

Psalms 1:1

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers.

Psalms 35:16

With hypocritical mockers in feasts, they gnashed upon me with their teeth.

Like godless jesters at a feast, they gnashed their teeth at me.

Psalms 44:13

Thou makest us a reproach to our neighbours, a scorn and a derision to them that are round about us.

You have made us a reproach to our neighbors, a mockery and derision to those around us.

Proverbs 3:34

Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.

He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.

Proverbs 9:7

He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.

He who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself.

Proverbs 9:8

Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.

Proverbs 14:6

A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.

A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.

Proverbs 15:12

A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.

A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.

Proverbs 19:25

Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.

Proverbs 19:29

Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.

Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.

Proverbs 20:1

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

Proverbs 21:11

When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.

Proverbs 21:24

Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man— of him who acts with excessive pride.

Proverbs 22:10

Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.

Drive out the mocker, and conflict will depart; even quarreling and insults will cease.

Proverbs 24:9

The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.

A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to men.

Proverbs 29:8

Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.

Isaiah 28:22

Now therefore be ye not mockers, lest your bands be made strong: for I have heard from the Lord GOD of hosts a consumption, even determined upon the whole earth.

So now, do not mock, or your shackles will become heavier. Indeed, I have heard from the Lord GOD of Hosts a decree of destruction against the whole land.