8 Bible Verses about Belittling

He who has a poor opinion of his neighbour has no sense, but a wise man keeps quiet.

He who has no respect for his neighbour is a sinner, but he who has pity for the poor is happy.

Let no one make little of you because you are young, but be an example to the church in word, in behaviour, in love, in faith, in holy living. Till I come, give attention to the reading of the holy Writings, to comforting the saints, and to teaching. Make use of that grace in you, which was given to you by the word of the prophets, when the rulers of the church put their hands on you.

But you, why do you make yourself your brother's judge? or again, why have you no respect for your brother? because we will all have to take our place before God as our judge.

For he has not been unmoved by the pain of him who is troubled; or kept his face covered from him; but he has given an answer to his cry.

Then Amos in answer said to Amaziah, I am no prophet, or one of the sons of the prophets; I am a herdman and one who takes care of sycamore-trees:

Then said I, O Lord God, let there be an end: how will Jacob be able to keep his place? for he is small.

Fathers, do not be hard on your children, so that their spirit may not be broken.