Quotes about Contempt
May lying lips be silenced—lips that speak with arrogance against the righteous, full of pride and contempt.
— Psalm 31:18
You have made us a byword among the nations, a laughingstock among the peoples.
— Psalm 44:14
But You, O LORD, laugh at them; You scoff at all the nations.
— Psalm 59:8
We have become a reproach to our neighbors, a scorn and derision to those around us.
— Psalm 79:4
He pours out contempt on the nobles and makes them wander in a trackless wasteland.
— Psalm 107:40
I am an object of scorn to my accusers; when they see me, they shake their heads.
— Psalm 109:25
Remove my scorn and contempt, for I have kept Your testimonies.
— Psalm 119:22
Have mercy on us, O LORD, have mercy, for we have endured much contempt.
— Psalm 123:3
We have endured much scorn from the arrogant, much contempt from the proud.
— Psalm 123:4
Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.
— Proverbs 11:12
With a wicked man comes contempt as well, and shame is accompanied by disgrace.
— Proverbs 18:3
you will sing this song of contempt against the king of Babylon: How the oppressor has ceased, and how his fury has ended!
— Isaiah 14:4