8 Bible Verses about Belittling

The one who denounces his neighbor lacks wisdom, but the one who has discernment keeps silent.

The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever is kind to the needy is blessed.

Let no one look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in your speech, conduct, love, faithfulness, and purity. Until I come, give attention to the public reading of scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. Do not neglect the spiritual gift you have, given to you and confirmed by prophetic words when the elders laid hands on you.

But you who eat vegetables only -- why do you judge your brother or sister? And you who eat everything -- why do you despise your brother or sister? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God.

For he did not despise or detest the suffering of the oppressed; he did not ignore him; when he cried out to him, he responded.

Amos replied to Amaziah, "I was not a prophet by profession. No, I was a herdsman who also took care of sycamore fig trees.

I said, "Sovereign Lord, stop! How can Jacob survive? He is too weak!"

Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they will not become disheartened.