11 Bible Verses about Contempt
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A fool despiseth his father's correction; but he that taketh heed when he is reproved, shall have the more understanding.
Give ear unto thy father that begat thee; and despise not thy mother when she is old.
He that dwelleth in heaven shall laugh them to scorn: the Lord shall have them in derision.
But they mocked the messengers of God and despised their words and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD so arose against his people that it was past remedy.
For he that hath been despised a little season, shall rejoice, when he seeth the tin weight in Zerubbabel's hand. The seven eyes are the LORD's, which go through the whole world.'
Give not that which is holy to dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they tread them under their feet, and the other turn again and all to rend you.
Either despisest thou the riches of his goodness and patience, and long sufferance? And rememberest not how that the kindness of God leadeth thee to repentance?
This first understand: that there shall come in the last days mockers, which will walk after their own lusts
namely, them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise the rulers. Presumptuous are they, and stubborn, and fear not to speak evil of them that are in authority;
From Thematic Bible
Contempt » For the righteous
And Tobiah the Ammonite beside him said, "Let them build on: if a fox go up, he shall break down their stony wall."
But when Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant of the Ammonites, and Geshem the Arabian heard it, they laughed us to scorn, and despised us, and said, "What is this that ye do? Will ye fall away again from the king?"
Is not this the carpenter's son? Is not his mother called Mary? And his brethren be called, James and Joseph and Simon and Judas?
They answered, and said unto him, "Thou art altogether born in sin: and dost thou teach us?" And they cast him out.
And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the man and was angry with David and said, "Why camest thou away, and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride and the malice of thine heart, that thou art come to see the battle."
Contempt » Divine
He that dwelleth in heaven shall laugh them to scorn: the Lord shall have them in derision.
But thou, O LORD, shalt have them in derision, thou shalt laugh all the Heathen to scorn.
Therefore shall I also laugh in your destruction, and mock you, when the thing that ye fear cometh upon you:
As for the scornful, he shall laugh them to scorn, but he shall give grace unto the lowly.
Contempt » A characteristic of the wicked
unkind, trucebreakers, stubborn, false accusers, rioters, fierce, despisers of them which are good,
Therefore like as fire licketh up the straw, and as the flame consumeth the stubble: Even so - when their root is full - their blossom shall vanish away like dust or smoke. For they have cast away the law of the LORD of Hosts, and blaspheme the word of the holy maker of Israel.
Where ungodliness is, there is also disdain; and so there followeth shame and dishonour.
Contempt » The wicked exhibit towards » Christ
He was despised and cast out of men's company; and one that had suffered sorrow, and had experience of infirmity. And we were as one that had hid his face from him.
and plaited a crown of thorns and put upon his head, and a reed in his right hand. And bowed their knees before him, and mocked him, saying, "Hail, King of the Jews,"
But as for me, I am a worm and no man: a very scorn of men and the outcast of the people.
Contempt » Self-righteousness prompts to
And he put forth this similitude, unto certain which trusted in themselves, that they were perfect, and despised others.
If thou comest nigh them, they say, "Touch me not, for I am holier than thou." All these men when I am angry, shall be turned to smoke and fire, that shall burn forever.
The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank thee that I am not as other men are; extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or as this publican.
Contempt » Of ministers, is a despising of God
He that heareth you, heareth me: And he that despiseth you, despiseth me. And he that despiseth me, despiseth him that sent me."
He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, which hath sent his holy spirit among you.
Contempt » The wicked exhibit towards » Parents
A wise son maketh a glad father; but an indiscreet body shameth his mother.
A fool despiseth his father's correction; but he that taketh heed when he is reproved, shall have the more understanding.
Contempt » The wicked exhibit towards » The poor
As for you, ye have made a mock at the counsel of the poor, because he putteth his trust in the LORD.
Then said I, "Wisdom is better than strength." Nevertheless, a simple man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
Contempt » Some awaking to everlasting contempt
The time will come also, that the great prince Michael, which standeth on thy people side, shall arise up, for there shall come a time of trouble, such as never was, since there began to be any people, unto that same time. Then shall thy people be delivered, yea all those that be found written in the book. Many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth, shall awake, some to everlasting life, some to perpetual shame and reproof.
For as the father hath life in himself, so likewise hath he given to the son to have life in himself. And hath given him power also to judge in that he is the son of man. Marvel not at this: that the hour shall come, in which all that are in the graves, shall hear his voice, read more.
and shall come forth: They that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; And they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.
Contempt » Causes saints to cry unto God
Hear, O thou our God, how we are despised! Turn their shame upon their own head, that thou mayest give them over into despising in the land of their captivity.
Have mercy upon us, O LORD, have mercy upon us, for we are utterly despised.
Contempt » The wicked exhibit towards » Authorities
namely, them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise the rulers. Presumptuous are they, and stubborn, and fear not to speak evil of them that are in authority;
Likewise these dreamers defile the flesh, despise rulers, and speak evil of them that are in authority.
Contempt » Forbidden towards » Young ministers
Let no man despise him: but convey him forth in peace, that he may come unto me. For I look for him with the brethren.
Contempt » Exemplified » False teachers
"For the epistles," saith he, "are sore and strong: but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech homely."
Contempt » Exemplified » Nabal
And Nabal answered David's servants and said, "What is David? And what is the son of Jesse? There is plenty of servants nowadays, that break away every man from his master. Should I take my bread, my water and my flesh that I have killed for my shearers, and give it unto men which I know not whence they be?"
Contempt » Forbidden towards » Parents
Give ear unto thy father that begat thee; and despise not thy mother when she is old.
Contempt » Exemplified » Children of belial
But the children of Belial said, "How shall he save us?" And despised him and brought him not presents. And he made as though he had not heard it.
Contempt » Ministers should give no occasion for
Let no man despise thy youth; but be unto them that believe, an example: in word, in conversation, in love, in spirit, in faith and in pureness.
Contempt » Folly of
A fool bringeth up a slander of his neighbour; but a wise man will keep it secret.
Contempt » The wicked exhibit towards » Saints
Contempt » Towards the church » Often punished
They shall dwell safely therein, build houses, and plant vineyards. Yea, safely shall they dwell therein, when I have punished all those that despise them round about: and then shall they know that I am the LORD their God.
Contempt » Forbidden towards » Christ's little ones
See that ye despise not one of these little ones. For I say unto you, that in heaven their angels always behold the face of my father, which is in heaven.
Contempt » Forbidden towards » Believing masters
See that they which have believing masters despise them not because they are brethren: but so much the rather do service, forasmuch as they are believing and beloved and partakers of the benefits. These things teach and exhort.
Contempt » Exemplified » Michal
And as the ark of the LORD came into the city of David, Michal Saul's daughter looked through a window and saw King David spring and dance before the LORD, and therefore despised him in her heart.
Contempt » Who the lord made contemptible
For the priest's lips should be sure knowledge, that men may seek the law at his mouth, for he is a messenger of the LORD of Hosts. But as for you, ye are gone clean out of the way, and have caused the multitude to be offended at the law: ye have broken the covenant of Levi, sayeth the LORD of Hosts. Therefore will I also make you to be despised, and to be of no reputation among all the people: because ye have not kept my ways, but been partial in the law.
Contempt » When contempt comes
Where ungodliness is, there is also disdain; and so there followeth shame and dishonour.
Contempt » Towards the church » Often turned into respect
Moreover, those shall come kneeling unto thee that have vexed thee: and all they that despised thee, shall fall down at thy foot. Thou shalt be called the city of the LORD, the holy Zion of Israel.
Contempt » Exemplified » Hagar
And he went in unto Hagar, and she conceived. And when she saw that she had conceived her mistress was despised in her sight.
Contempt » Sin of
Did I ever think scorn to do right unto my servants and maidens, when they had any matter against me? But seeing that God will sit in judgment, what shall I do? And for so much as he will needs visit me, what answer shall I give him?
Contempt » Forbidden towards » Weak brethren
Let not him that eateth, despise him that eateth not. And let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth. For God hath received him.
Contempt » Forbidden towards » The poor
Brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ the Lord of glory in respect of persons. If there come into your company a man with a golden ring, and in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment, and ye have a respect to him that weareth the gay clothing and say unto him, "Sit thou here in a good place," and say unto the poor, "stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool" -
Contempt » Pride and prosperity prompt to
Our soul is filled with the scornful reproof of the wealthy, and with the despitefulness of the proud.
Contempt » The wicked exhibit towards » The afflicted
Yea the children despised me, and when I was gone from them, they spake evil upon me.
Contempt » Saints sometimes guilty of
But ye have despised the poor. Are not the rich they which oppress you: and they which draw you before judges?
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Contempt, Examples Of
1 Samuel 25:10And Nabal answered David's servants and said, "What is David? And what is the son of Jesse? There is plenty of servants nowadays, that break away every man from his master.