8 Bible Verses about Belittling

He that is void of understanding despises his neighbour, but the intelligent man remains silent.

The sinner despises his neighbour, but he that has mercy on the poor is blessed.

Let no man despise thy youth, but be thou an example of the faithful in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. Until I come, occupy thyself reading, exhorting, teaching. Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which is given unto thee to prophesy, through the laying on of the hands of the elders.

But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou belittle thy brother? for we shall all stand before the tribunal of the Christ.

For he has not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the poor in spirit; neither has he hid his face from him, but when he cried unto him, he heard.

Then Amos answered and said to Amaziah, I am not a prophet, neither am I a prophet's son, but I am a herdsman and a gatherer of sycamore fruit:

Then said I, O Lord GOD, cease, I beseech thee; who shall raise up Jacob? for he is small.

Fathers, provoke not your children lest they become disheartened.