11 occurrences

'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 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

Like a dream when one awakens, Lord, you will despise their image when you arise.

Verse ConceptsSleep, SpiritualLike A Dreamawakeningimage

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

Verse ConceptsFalse WaysHating Evil

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