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The Bible addresses the issue of insults in various passages, emphasizing the importance of maintaining respect and love for others, even in the face of provocation.<br><br><b>Old Testament References</b><br><br>The Old Testament provides several examples and teachings regarding insults. In Proverbs, wisdom literature often contrasts the behavior of the righteous with that of the wicked, highlighting the destructive nature of insults. <a href="/proverbs/12-16.htm">Proverbs 12:16</a> states, "A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult." This verse underscores the virtue of patience and self-control, encouraging believers to rise above petty offenses.<br><br>Another significant passage is found in <a href="/2_kings/2-23.htm">2 Kings 2:23-24</a>, where the prophet Elisha is mocked by a group of youths. They insult him by calling him "baldhead," and as a result, Elisha curses them in the name of the Lord, leading to a severe consequence. This narrative illustrates the seriousness with which God views disrespect towards His appointed servants.<br><br><b>New Testament Teachings</b><br><br>The New Testament further develops the theme of responding to insults with grace and love. Jesus Christ, in His Sermon on the Mount, teaches about the appropriate response to insults. In <a href="/matthew/5-39.htm">Matthew 5:39</a> , He instructs, "But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also." This radical teaching calls for a response of non-retaliation and forgiveness, reflecting the character of Christ Himself.<br><br>The Apostle Paul also addresses the issue of insults in his epistles. In <a href="/romans/12-14.htm">Romans 12:14</a> , he writes, "Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse." Paul encourages believers to respond to insults and persecution with blessings, demonstrating the transformative power of the Gospel in the believer's life.<br><br><b>Jesus as the Model</b><br><br>Jesus Christ serves as the ultimate model for how to handle insults. Throughout His earthly ministry, He faced numerous insults and mockery, particularly during His trial and crucifixion. Despite the scorn He endured, Jesus responded with silence and forgiveness. In <a href="/1_peter/2-23.htm">1 Peter 2:23</a> , it is written, "When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly." Jesus' example teaches believers to trust in God's justice and to respond to insults with humility and love.<br><br><b>Practical Application</b><br><br>The biblical teachings on insults call believers to a higher standard of conduct. Christians are encouraged to avoid engaging in insulting behavior and to respond to insults with patience, forgiveness, and love. <a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Ephesians 4:29</a> advises, "Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen." This directive emphasizes the importance of using words to edify rather than to harm.<br><br>In summary, the Bible provides clear guidance on the issue of insults, urging believers to reflect the character of Christ in their interactions with others. By following these teachings, Christians can demonstrate the love and grace of God in a world often marked by disrespect and hostility.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>n.</I>) The act of leaping on; onset; attack.<p>2. (<I>v. t.</I>) Gross abuse offered to another, either by word or act; an act or speech of insolence or contempt; an affront; an indignity.<p>3. (<I>v. t.</I>) To leap or trample upon; to make a sudden onset upon.<p>4. (<I>v. t.</I>) To treat with abuse, insolence, indignity, or contempt, by word or action; to abuse; as, to call a man a coward or a liar, or to sneer at him, is to insult him.<p>5. (<I>v. i.</I>) To leap or jump.<p>6. (<I>v. i.</I>) To behave with insolence; to exult.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/1796.htm"><span class="l">1796. enubrizo -- to <b>insult</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> to <b>insult</b>. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: enubrizo Phonetic Spelling:<br> (en-oo-brid'-zo) Short Definition: I <b>insult</b>, outrage, treat contemptuously <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1796.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/5195.htm"><span class="l">5195. hubrizo -- to run riot, to outrage, <b>insult</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> to run riot, to outrage, <b>insult</b>. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: hubrizo Phonetic<br> Spelling: (hoo-brid'-zo) Short Definition: I <b>insult</b> Definition: I <b>insult</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5195.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/1908.htm"><span class="l">1908. epereazo -- to revile</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to revile. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: epereazo Phonetic Spelling:<br> (ep-ay-reh-ad'-zo) Short Definition: I <b>insult</b>, treat wrongfully, molest Definition <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1908.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/5196.htm"><span class="l">5196. hubris -- wantonness, insolence, an act of wanton violence</span></a> <br><b>...</b> an act of wanton violence. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: hubris<br> Phonetic Spelling: (hoo'-bris) Short Definition: <b>insult</b>, damage, loss <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5196.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/2706.htm"><span class="l">2706. kataphroneo -- to think little of</span></a> <br><b>...</b> kataphroneo Phonetic Spelling: (kat-af-ron-eh'-o) Short Definition: I despise, scorn<br> Definition: I despise, scorn, and show it by active <b>insult</b>, disregard. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2706.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/3679.htm"><span class="l">3679. oneidizo -- to reproach</span></a> <br><b>...</b> from a primitive root meaning "to upbraid, revile, like in showing one's teeth,"<br> K. Wuest) -- properly, to (), reproach; mock (curse); <b>insult</b>, (create shame <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3679.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/818.htm"><span class="l">818. atimazo -- to dishonor</span></a> <br><b>...</b> atimazo Phonetic Spelling: (at-im-ad'-zo) Short Definition: I disgrace, dishonor<br> Definition: I disgrace, treat disgracefully, dishonor, <b>insult</b>; I despise. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/818.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/3075.htm"><span class="l">3075. lumainomai -- to outrage, to corrupt</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to ravage, destroy. Middle voice from a probably derivative of luo (meaning filth);<br> properly, to soil, ie (figuratively) <b>insult</b> (maltreat) -- make havock of. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3075.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/3680.htm"><span class="l">3680. oneidismos -- a reproach</span></a> <br><b>...</b> reviling Definition: reproach, reviling. Cognate: 3680 (a masculine noun) --<br> reproach (reviling); an <b>insult</b> aimed to () . In the NT <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3680.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/3059.htm"><span class="l">3059. loidoria -- abuse, railing</span></a> <br><b>...</b> reproach. See 3058 (). Word Origin from loidoreo Definition abuse, railing<br> NASB Word Usage <b>insult</b> (2), reproach (1). railing, reproach. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3059.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/3639.htm"><span class="l">3639. kelimmah -- <b>insult</b>, reproach, ignominy</span></a><br><b>...</b> 3638, 3639. kelimmah. 3640 . <b>insult</b>, reproach, ignominy. Transliteration: kelimmah<br> Phonetic Spelling: (kel-im-maw') Short Definition: disgrace. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3639.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/3637.htm"><span class="l">3637. kalam -- to be humiliated</span></a><br><b>...</b> disgraced (1), dishonored (7), embarrassed (1), feel ashamed (1), feel humiliated<br> (1), humiliated (10), humiliates (2), humiliating (1), <b>insult</b> (1), insulted (3 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3637.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/2778a.htm"><span class="l">2778a. charaph -- to reproach</span></a><br><b>...</b> root Definition to reproach NASB Word Usage defied (2), defy (2), despised (1),<br> <b>insult</b> (1), reproach (7), reproached (8), reproaches (5), revile (2), reviled (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2778a.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_a_believer_can_after.htm"><span class="l">Whether a Believer Can, after his Conversion, Put Away his <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> MARRIAGE (SIX ARTICLES) Whether a believer can, after his conversion, put away his<br> unbelieving wife if she be willing to cohabit with him without <b>insult</b> to the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether a believer can after.htm</font><p><a href="/library/clement/the_instructor_paedagogus/chapter_vii_directions_for_those_who.htm"><span class="l">Directions for those who Live Together.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Let us keep away from us jibing, the originator of <b>insult</b>, from which strifes<br> and contentions and enmities burst forth. <b>Insult</b>, we <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../clement/the instructor paedagogus/chapter vii directions for those who.htm</font><p><a href="/library/unknown/the_gospel_of_nicodemus_/chapter_4_pilate_therefore_leaving.htm"><span class="l">Pilate Therefore, Leaving Christ Alone, Went Outside, and Says to <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> The Hebrews, hearing this, said to Pilate: Why do you seek to hear a greater<br> <b>insult</b> out of him against God? Pilate says: These words <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../unknown/the gospel of nicodemus /chapter 4 pilate therefore leaving.htm</font><p><a href="/library/cyril/lectures_of_s_cyril_of_jerusalem/oration_xxxiii_against_the_arians.htm"><span class="l">Against the Arians, and Concerning Himself.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Do you again <b>insult</b> us? <b>...</b> We will not <b>insult</b> you, but we will convict you; we will<br> not threaten, but we will reproach you; we will not strike, but we will heal. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../cyril/lectures of s cyril of jerusalem/oration xxxiii against the arians.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chrysostom/on_the_priesthood/homily_ii_after_eutropius_having.htm"><span class="l">After Eutropius Having Been Found Outside the Church had Been <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> I was being forcibly dragged away, but I suffered no <b>insult</b> from the act; for there<br> is only one real <b>insult</b>, namely sin: and should the whole world <b>insult</b> thee <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/homily ii after eutropius having.htm</font><p><a href="/library/ambrose/works_and_letters_of_st_ambrose/chapter_xii_the_comparison_found.htm"><span class="l">The Comparison, Found in the Gospel of St. ...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> To understand it with reference to the Divine Generation is to doubly <b>insult</b> the<br> Son, making Him inferior to St. <b>...</b> 161. Thus far the one <b>insult</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter xii the comparison found.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chrysostom/homilies_on_gal_eph_phi_col_thess_tim_titus_and_philemon/homily_v_2_thessalonians_iii.htm"><span class="l">2 Thessalonians iii. 5-Mar</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to what punishment would it not be equal? We do not do so, but as if we had been<br> greatly injured, we so <b>insult</b> and turn away from those who beg of us. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../homily v 2 thessalonians iii.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chrysostom/homilies_on_acts_and_romans/homily_xxxix_acts_xvii_32-34.htm"><span class="l">Acts xvii. 32-34, xviii. 1</span></a> <br><b>...</b> and beat him before the judgment-seat: and Gallio cared for none of these things"<br> (v.17): but their beating him he did not take as an <b>insult</b> to himself. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chrysostom/homilies on acts and romans/homily xxxix acts xvii 32-34.htm</font><p><a href="/library/unknown/the_decretals/ancient_syriac_documents_martyrdom_of.htm"><span class="l">Martyrdom of Habib the Deacon.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The governor said: Persist not in that daring mind with which thou art come into<br> my presence, and <b>insult</b> not Zeus, the great boast of the emperors. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../unknown/the decretals/ancient syriac documents martyrdom of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/ambrose/works_and_letters_of_st_ambrose/chapter_xi_the_purpose_and.htm"><span class="l">The Purpose and Healing Effects of the Incarnation. ...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> He endured <b>insult</b>, that thou mightest not grieve over the wrong done to thee. [2041].<br> 95. <b>...</b> The greater the <b>insult</b>, the greater is the gratitude due. 96. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter xi the purpose and.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/i/insult.htm"><span class="l"><b>Insult</b> (25 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> To treat with abuse, insolence, indignity, or contempt, by word or action; to abuse;<br> as, to call a man a coward or a liar, or to sneer at him, is to <b>insult</b> him <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/insult.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/insulting.htm"><span class="l">Insulting (10 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of <b>Insult</b>. 2. (a.) Containing, or characterized by, <b>insult</b><br> or abuse; tending to <b>insult</b> or affront; as, insulting language, treatment, etc. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/insulting.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/insolence.htm"><span class="l">Insolence (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2. (n.) The quality of being unusual or novel. 3. (n.) Insolent conduct or<br> treatment; <b>insult</b>. 4. (vt) To <b>insult</b>. Multi-Version Concordance <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/insolence.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/insulted.htm"><span class="l">Insulted (18 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of <b>Insult</b>. Multi-Version Concordance<br> Insulted (18 Occurrences). Matthew 5:11 "Blessed are you <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/insulted.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/cheek.htm"><span class="l">Cheek (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Smiting on the cheek was accounted a grievous injury and <b>insult</b> (Job 16:10;<br> Lamentations 3:30; Micah 5:1). The admonition (Luke 6:29), "Unto him that smiteth <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/cheek.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/abuse.htm"><span class="l">Abuse (17 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ABUSE. a-buz': "To dishonor," "to make mock of," "to<br><b>insult</b>," etc. <b>...</b> (WEB NIV). Proverbs 9:7 He who corrects a mocker invites <b>insult</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/abuse.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bondman.htm"><span class="l">Bondman (108 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (DBY). Mark 12:4 And again he sent to them another bondman; and at him they threw<br> stones, and struck him on the head, and sent him away with <b>insult</b>. (DBY). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bondman.htm - 36k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/magus.htm"><span class="l">Magus</span></a><br><b>...</b> was entirely unknown by them; but his conception was detained by those powers and<br> angels which were put forth from her, and suffered every <b>insult</b> from them <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/magus.htm - 23k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zebul.htm"><span class="l">Zebul (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Some, however, maintain that the words of Gaal about Zebul in Judges 9:28 are meant<br> as an <b>insult</b> to the governor of the city; this is the view of Wellbausch <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zebul.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nahash.htm"><span class="l">Nahash (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> The grievous <b>insult</b> which was put upon these ambassadors led to a war against the<br> Ammonites, who, with their allies the Syrians, were completely routed in a <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nahash.htm - 14k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-resentment.html">What does the Bible say about resentment? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/turn-other-cheek.html">What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to turn the other cheek? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/dealing-difficult-people.html">What does the Bible say about dealing with difficult people? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/insult.htm">Insult: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Insult (25 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/5-11.htm">Matthew 5:11</a></span><br />"Blessed are you when they have insulted and persecuted you, and have said every cruel thing about you falsely for my sake.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEY NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/5-44.htm">Matthew 5:44</a></span><br />But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who <span class="boldtext">insult</span> you and persecute you,<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/22-6.htm">Matthew 22:6</a></span><br />and the rest, having laid hold on his servants, did <span class="boldtext">insult</span> and slay 'them'.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/10-34.htm">Mark 10:34</a></span><br />they will <span class="boldtext">insult</span> Him in cruel sport, spit on Him, scourge Him, and put Him to death; but on the third day He will rise to life again."<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/12-4.htm">Mark 12:4</a></span><br />And again he sent to them another bondman; and at him they threw stones, and struck him on the head, and sent him away with <span class="boldtext">insult</span>.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/6-22.htm">Luke 6:22</a></span><br />"Blessed are you when men shall hate you and exclude you from their society and <span class="boldtext">insult</span> you, and spurn your very names as evil things, for the Son of Man's sake.<br /><span class="source">(WEY NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/11-45.htm">Luke 11:45</a></span><br />One of the lawyers answered him, "Teacher, in saying this you <span class="boldtext">insult</span> us also."<br /><span class="source">(WEB DBY YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/18-32.htm">Luke 18:32</a></span><br />for he shall be delivered up to the nations, and shall be mocked, and insulted, and spit upon.<br /><span class="source">(Root in DBY YLT NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/20-11.htm">Luke 20:11</a></span><br />And again he sent another bondman; but they, having beaten him also, and cast <span class="boldtext">insult</span> upon him, sent him away empty.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/23-4.htm">Acts 23:4</a></span><br />And those who were near said, Do you say such words against God's high priest?<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/15-3.htm">Romans 15:3</a></span><br />For even Christ didn't please himself. But, as it is written, "The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me."<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/hebrews/10-33.htm">Hebrews 10:33</a></span><br />partly, being exposed to both reproaches and oppressions; and partly, becoming partakers with those who were treated so.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_peter/3-9.htm">1 Peter 3:9</a></span><br />not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/39-14.htm">Genesis 39:14</a></span><br />she called to the men of her house, and spoke to them, saying, "Behold, he has brought in a Hebrew to us to mock us. He came in to me to lie with me, and I cried with a loud voice.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/39-17.htm">Genesis 39:17</a></span><br />She spoke to him according to these words, saying, "The Hebrew servant, whom you have brought to us, came in to me to mock me,<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ruth/2-15.htm">Ruth 2:15</a></span><br />When she had risen up to glean, Boaz commanded his young men, saying, "Let her glean even among the sheaves, and don't reproach her.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/25-39.htm">1 Samuel 25:39</a></span><br />When David heard that Nabal was dead, he said, "Blessed is Yahweh, who has pleaded the cause of my reproach from the hand of Nabal, and has kept back his servant from evil. Yahweh has returned the evildoing of Nabal on his own head." David sent and spoke concerning Abigail, to take her to him as wife.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_kings/19-16.htm">2 Kings 19:16</a></span><br />Let your ear be turned to us, O Lord, and let your eyes be open, O Lord, and see; take note of all the words of Sennacherib who has sent men to say evil against the living God.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-17.htm">2 Chronicles 32:17</a></span><br />He wrote also a letter, to taunt the LORD, the God of Israel, and to speak against Him, saying: 'As the gods of the nations of the lands, which have not delivered their people out of my hand, so shall not the God of Hezekiah deliver His people out of my hand.'<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/22-7.htm">Psalms 22:7</a></span><br />All those who see me mock me. They <span class="boldtext">insult</span> me with their lips. They shake their heads, saying,<br /><span class="source">(WEB NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/69-9.htm">Psalms 69:9</a></span><br />For the zeal of your house consumes me. The reproaches of those who reproach you have fallen on me. <br /><span class="source">(See RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/9-7.htm">Proverbs 9:7</a></span><br />He who corrects a mocker invites <span class="boldtext">insult</span>. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse. <br /><span class="source">(WEB NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/12-16.htm">Proverbs 12:16</a></span><br />A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an <span class="boldtext">insult</span> is prudent.<br /><span class="source">(WEB RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/37-17.htm">Isaiah 37:17</a></span><br />Let your ear be turned to us, O Lord; let your eyes be open, O Lord, and see: take note of all the words of Sennacherib who has sent men to say evil against the living God.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/20-8.htm">Jeremiah 20:8</a></span><br />For as often as I speak, I cry out; I cry, Violence and destruction! because the word of Yahweh is made a reproach to me, and a derision, all the day.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a 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