Proverbs 22:10Drive out the mocker, and strife will go out; yes, quarrels and insults will stop.
The setting
Ancient Israel, ~950 BC. The royal court where King Solomon dispensed wisdom to nobles and commoners seeking guidance on handling disruptive people in their communities.
The emotion here: frustrated by observing how one scoffer ruins entire groups
The original word
luts (לֵץ) — not just a joker, but one who scorns sacred things and undermines authority
Why it matters
In ancient courts, a single mocker could destabilize entire councils by turning serious discussions into ridicule
Read with care
What most readers miss in Proverbs 22:10
This isn't about humor - it's about people who mock what others hold sacred
Common misconceptionPeople think this means cut off anyone who disagrees with you, but it specifically targets those who MOCK and SCORN, not those who simply have different opinions.
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Verses that echo Proverbs 22:10
Bible Genome reading
Proverbs 22:10 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Proverbs 22:10 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Solomon. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the wisdom genre of biblical literature. Key themes include conflict resolution, wisdom. Notable phrases: drive out the mocker; strife will go out. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same deciding
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7
“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
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