Proverbs 1:7; Proverbs 6:30; Proverbs 11:12; Proverbs 13:13; Proverbs 14:21; Proverbs 23:9; Proverbs 23:22; Proverbs 30:17

Proverbs 1:7

7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 6:30

30 People do not despise a thief if he steals to satisfy his hunger when he is starving.

Proverbs 11:12

12 Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense, but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.

Proverbs 13:13

13 Whoever scorns instruction will pay for it, but whoever respects a command is rewarded.

Proverbs 14:21

21 It is a sin to despise one’s neighbor, but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy.

Proverbs 23:9

9 Do not speak to fools, for they will scorn your prudent words.

Proverbs 23:22

22 Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.

Proverbs 30:17

17 “The eye that mocks a father, that scorns an aged mother, will be pecked out by the ravens of the valley, will be eaten by the vultures.