6 occurrences

'Despises' in the Bible

The one who despises the word will be in debt to it,But the one who fears the commandment will be rewarded.

Verse ConceptsReward, HumanReward For WorksDebt

He who walks in his uprightness fears the Lord,But he who is devious in his ways despises Him.

Verse ConceptsUprightnessDeviousnessTwisted WaysThe Fear Of The Lord

He who neglects discipline despises himself,But he who listens to reproof acquires understanding.

Verse ConceptsReproofPaying Attention To PeopleReproving Peopletraining

Bible Theasaurus

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

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