7 occurrences

'Despises' in the Bible

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

Bible Theasaurus

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

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