13 occurrences

'Despises' in the Bible

This is the word the Lord has spoken against him:Virgin Daughter Ziondespises you and scorns you:Daughter Jerusalemshakes her head behind your back.

Verse ConceptsdaughtersVirgin

so that he detests bread,and his soul despises his favorite food.

Verse ConceptsAbhor

Yes, God is mighty, but He despises no one;He understands all things.

Verse ConceptsConsistencyGuidance, God's Promises OfGod, Impartiality OfMighty One

who despises the one rejected by the Lordbut honors those who fear the Lord,who keeps his word whatever the cost,

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

Whoever lives with integrity fears the Lord,but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.

Verse ConceptsUprightnessDeviousnessTwisted WaysThe Fear Of The Lord

The one who despises his neighbor sins,but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.

Verse ConceptsFaultsKindnessDespising PeopleBlessings For Those Who Help The PoorBelittlingHelping The Poor

Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself,but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.

Verse ConceptsReproofPaying Attention To PeopleReproving Peopletraining

this is the word the Lord has spoken against him:Virgin Daughter Ziondespises you and scorns you:Daughter Jerusalem shakes her headbehind your back.

Verse ConceptsVirginWord Of Godvirginity

It is sharpened for slaughter,polished to flash like lightning!Should we rejoice?The scepter of My son,the sword despises every tree.

Verse ConceptsLightningSceptreSharpeningSparkling

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Contemn (3 instances)
Despise (90 instances)
Scorn (90 instances)

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