7 occurrences

'Despises' in the Bible

Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

Verse ConceptsReward, HumanReward For WorksDebt

He who walks in his uprightness fears Yahweh, but he who is perverse in his ways despises him.

Verse ConceptsUprightnessDeviousnessTwisted WaysThe Fear Of The Lord

He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.

Verse ConceptsReproofPaying Attention To PeopleReproving Peopletraining

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