17 occurrences in 11 translations

'Despise' in the Bible

Why do the wicked despise God and say to themselves, "God will not seek justice."?

Verse ConceptsAccountabilityrehabilitationNot Seeking God

For he does not despise nor detest the afflicted person; he does not hide his face from him, but he hears him when he cries out to him."

Verse ConceptsFace Of GodHope, Results OfAbusive MarriagesDisdainGod HidingGod Paid Attention To ThemAfflictionsBelittling

He plans wickedness upon his bed;He sets himself on a path that is not good;He does not despise evil.

Verse ConceptsEvil WaysImagination, Evil SchemingEvil PlansBedsEvil DevicesMischiefPlottingContinuing In SinStaying Positive

He will send help from heaven to deliver me from those who harass and despise me. Interlude God will send his gracious love and truth.

Verse ConceptsGod Saving From EnemiesPsalm InterjectionsGod's Truthrebukingharassment

As a dream when one awaketh; so, O Lord, when thou awakest, thou shalt despise their image.

Verse ConceptsSleep, SpiritualLike A Dreamawakeningimage

Till when, O God, doth an adversary reproach? Doth an enemy despise thy name for ever?

Verse ConceptsIrreverenceMockeryDisdainBefore God Acts

I truly consider all of your precepts all of them to be just, while I despise every false way. Peyh

Verse ConceptsFalse WaysHating Evil

O Lord, do I not hate those who hate you, and despise those who oppose you?

Verse ConceptsHatredHating EvilHating GodHatehaters

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