Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Our soul is exceedingly filled with the scorning of those that are at ease, and with the contempt of the proud.
With the scorning
General references
Bible References
With the scorning
Psalm 73:5
They do not experience problems common to ordinary people; they aren't afflicted as others are.
Psalm 119:51
Even though the arrogant utterly deride me, I do not turn away from your instruction.
Job 12:5
The carefree are thinking, "I have contempt for misfortune,' Those who are about to stumble deserve it.
Job 16:4
"I could also talk like you if only you were in my place! Then I would put together an argument against you. I would shake my head at you
Jeremiah 48:11
Moab has been at ease from his youth. He has been undisturbed like wine on its dregs and not poured from vessel to vessel. He has not gone into exile. Therefore, his flavor has remained, and his aroma has not changed.
Acts 17:21
Now all the Athenians and the foreigners living there used to spend their time doing nothing else other than listening to the latest ideas or repeating them.
Acts 26:24
As he continued his defense, Festus shouted, "You're out of your mind, Paul! Too much education is driving you crazy!"
1 Corinthians 4:13
When slandered, we answer with kind words. Even now we have become the filth of the world, the scum of the universe.
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Proverbs 18:3
When an evil person comes, contempt also comes, along with dishonor and disgrace.
Lamentations 3:14
I have become a laughingstock to all my people, the object of their taunts throughout the day.
Ezekiel 36:6
"Therefore prophesy concerning the land of Israel and speak to its mountains, hills, ravines, and valleys. Tell them, "This is what the Lord GOD says: "Pay attention! In my zealous anger I'm speaking because you've had to endure the mockery of the world's nations."'"