8 occurrences

'Despise' in the Bible

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.

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

They are like a dream after one wakes up. O Lord, when you awake you will despise them.

Verse ConceptsSleep, SpiritualLike A Dreamawakeningimage

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

Verse ConceptsHatredHating EvilHating GodHatehaters

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Contemn (3 instances)
Despise (90 instances)
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