Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
Bible References
General references
Proverbs 11:2
When pride appears, disgrace accompanies it, but humility is present with wisdom.
Proverbs 22:10
Throw out the mocker and strife departs, too; furthermore, quarrels and discord will end.
Proverbs 29:16
As the wicked grow powerful, transgression increases, but the righteous will observe their downfall.
1 Samuel 20:30
Saul flew into a rage and told Jonathan, "You son of a perverse and rebellious woman! Don't I know that you have chosen Jesse's son to your shame and to the shame of your mother who bore you?
Nehemiah 4:4
"Listen, our God, because we are being mocked. Let their insults fall back on them, and let them be dragged away as captives into exile.
Psalm 69:9
Zeal for your house consumes me, and the mockeries of those who insult you fall on me.
Psalm 123:3
Have mercy on us, LORD, have mercy, for we have had more than enough of contempt.
Matthew 27:39
Those who passed by kept insulting him, shaking their heads,
1 Peter 4:4
They insult you now because they are surprised that you are no longer joining them in the same excesses of wild living.