13 occurrences

'Despises' in the Bible

This is what the Lord says about him: "The virgin daughter Zion despises you, she makes fun of you; Daughter Jerusalem shakes her head after you.

Verse ConceptsdaughtersVirgin

He despises a reprobate, but honors the Lord's loyal followers. He makes firm commitments and does not renege on his promise.

Verse ConceptsReverence, And Social BehaviourEvil AssociationsSwearing OathsDespising PeopleThe Honourable Will Be HonouredHurtSwearinghurting

The one who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but whoever esteems instruction will be rewarded.

Verse ConceptsReward, HumanReward For WorksDebt

The one who walks in his uprightness fears the Lord, but the one who is perverted in his ways despises him.

Verse ConceptsUprightnessDeviousnessTwisted WaysThe Fear Of The Lord

The one who refuses correction despises himself, but whoever hears reproof acquires understanding.

Verse ConceptsReproofPaying Attention To PeopleReproving Peopletraining

The one who obeys commandments guards his life; the one who despises his ways will die.

Verse ConceptsGuardsNeglecting DutiesGod KillingGod KillsResults Of Keeping The Commandments

this is what the Lord says about him: "The virgin daughter Zion despises you -- she makes fun of you; daughter Jerusalem shakes her head after you.

Verse ConceptsVirginWord Of Godvirginity

It is sharpened for slaughter, it is polished to flash like lightning! "'Should we rejoice in the scepter of my son? No! The sword despises every tree!

Verse ConceptsLightningSceptreSharpeningSparkling

"'For testing will come, and what will happen when the scepter, which the sword despises, is no more? declares the sovereign Lord.'

Verse ConceptsGod Testing People

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