'Despises' in the Bible
"Suppose a man marries a wife, but after having sexual relations with her, he despises her,
The father of the young lady is to then say to the elders: "I have given my daughter to this man as a wife, but he despises her.
"Therefore, the LORD God of Israel has declared, "I did, in fact, say that your family and your ancestor's family would walk before me forever,' but now the LORD declares, "Far be it from me! The one who honors me I'll honor, and the one who despises me is to be treated with contempt.
"This is what the LORD has spoken against him: "She despises and mocks you, this virgin daughter of Zion! Behind your back she shakes her head, this daughter of Jerusalem!
He despises city noises; he ignores the shouts of the driver.
For the wicked one boasts about his own desire; he blesses the greedy and despises the LORD.
The one who despises those who are utterly wicked, but who honors the one who fears the LORD, who keeps his word even when it hurts and does not change,
God, how long will the adversary scorn while the enemy despises your name endlessly?
Remember this: The enemy scorns the LORD and a foolish people despises your name.
Anyone who despises a word of advice will pay for it, but whoever heeds a command will be rewarded.
Someone whose conduct is upright fears the LORD, but whoever is devious in his ways despises him.
Whoever despises his neighbor sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.
Severe punishment awaits anyone who wanders off the path anyone who despises reproof will die.
A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
The highways are deserted; travelers have quit the road. The enemy has broken treaties; he despises their witnesses, and respects no one.
This is the message that the LORD has spoken in opposition to him: ""The Virgin Daughter of Zion despises and mocks you; the Daughter of Jerusalem she tosses her head behind you as you flee.
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