5,861 verses contain “But” (in the KJV: 4,510, in the BSB: 3,961) — showing 5,501–5,600
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But foolish men shall not attain unto her, and sinners shall not see her.
For by one that hath understanding shall the city be replenished: but the kindred of the wicked shall speedily become desolate.
For in the division of the nations of the whole earth he set a ruler over every people; but Israel is the Lord’s portion:
None of their unrighteous deeds are hid from him, but all their sins are before the Lord
But the Lord being gracious and knowing his workmanship, neither left nor forsook them, but spared them.
He vieweth the power of the height of heaven; and all men are but earth and ashes.
The Lord only is righteous, and there is none other but he,
The mercy of man is toward his neighbour; but the mercy of the Lord is upon all flesh: he reproveth, and nurtureth, and teacheth and bringeth again, as a shepherd his flock.
Lo, is not a word better than a gift? but both are with a gracious man.
Whoso taketh pleasure in wickedness shall be condemned: but he that resisteth pleasures crowneth his life.
There is one that slippeth in his speech, but not from his heart; and who is he that hath not offended with his tongue?
A wise man by his words maketh him beloved: but the graces of fools shall be poured out.
He that hateth to be reproved is in the way of sinners: but he that feareth the Lord will repent from his heart.
An eloquent man is known far and near; but a man of understanding knoweth when he slippeth.
The way of sinners is made plain with stones, but at the end thereof is the pit of hell.
He that is not wise will not be taught: but there is a wisdom which multiplieth bitterness.
If a skilful man hear a wise word, he will commend it, and add unto it: but as soon as one of no understanding heareth it, it displeaseth him, and he casteth it behind his back.
The talking of a fool is like a burden in the way: but grace shall be found in the lips of the wise.
The heart of fools is in their mouth: but the mouth of the wise is in their heart.
A wise daughter shall bring an inheritance to her husband: but she that liveth dishonestly is her father’s heaviness.
She that is bold dishonoureth both her father and her husband, but they both shall despise her.
A tale out of season is as musick in mourning: but stripes and correction of wisdom are never out of time.
What is heavier than lead? and what is the name thereof, but a fool?
O Lord, Father and God of my life, give me not a proud look, but turn away from thy servants always a haughty mind.
A man that useth much swearing shall be filled with iniquity, and the plague shall never depart from his house: if he shall offend, his sin shall be upon him: and if he acknowledge not his sin, he maketh a double offence: and if he swear in vain, he shall not be innocent, but his house shall be full of calamities.
Behold that I have not laboured for myself only, but for all them that seek wisdom.
But the love of the Lord passeth all things for illumination: he that holdeth it, whereto shall he be likened?
Give me any plague, but the plague of the heart: and any wickedness, but the wickedness of a woman:
And any affliction, but the affliction from them that hate me: and any revenge, but the revenge of enemies.
All wickedness is but little to the wickedness of a woman: let the portion of a sinner fall upon her.
A wicked woman is given as a portion to a wicked man: but a godly woman is given to him that feareth the Lord.
A shameless woman shall be counted as a dog; but she that is shamefaced will fear the Lord.
A woman that honoureth her husband shall be judged wise of all; but she that dishonoureth him in her pride shall be counted ungodly of all.
The discourse of a godly man is always with wisdom; but a fool changeth as the moon.
If thou be among the indiscreet, observe the time; but be continually among men of understanding.
Love thy friend, and be faithful unto him: but if thou betrayest his secrets, follow no more after him.
As for a wound, it may be bound up; and after reviling there may be reconcilement: but he that betrayeth secrets is without hope.
The stroke of the whip maketh marks in the flesh: but the stroke of the tongue breaketh the bones.
Many have fallen by the edge of the sword: but not so many as have fallen by the tongue.
Sound sleep cometh of moderate eating: he riseth early, and his wits are with him: but the pain of watching, and choler, and pangs of the belly, are with an unsatiable man.
But against him that is a niggard of his meat the whole city shall murmur; and the testimonies of his niggardness shall not be doubted of.
Speak, thou that art the elder, for it becometh thee, but with sound judgment; and hinder not musick.
Rise up betimes, and be not the last; but get thee home without delay.
A sinful man will not be reproved, but findeth an excuse according to his will.
A man of counsel will be considerate; but a strange and proud man is not daunted with fear, even when of himself he hath done without counsel.
There shall no evil happen unto him that feareth the Lord; but in temptation even again he will deliver him.
A wise man hateth not the law; but he that is an hypocrite therein is as a ship in a storm.
Some of them hath he blessed and exalted and some of them he sanctified, and set near himself: but some of them hath he cursed and brought low, and turned out of their places.
Consider that I laboured not for myself only, but for all them that seek learning.
If thou set thy servant to labour, thou shalt find rest: but if thou let him go idle, he shall seek liberty.
But be not excessive toward any; and without discretion do nothing.
He that hath no experience knoweth little: but he that hath travelled is full of prudence.
When one buildeth, and another pulleth down, what profit have they then but labour?
He will not accept any person against a poor man, but will hear the prayer of the oppressed.
And let them know thee, as we have known thee, that there is no God but only thou, O God.
Every friend saith, I am his friend also: but there is a friend, which is only a friend in name.
There is a companion, which rejoiceth in the prosperity of a friend, but in the time of trouble will be against him.
Every counsellor extolleth counsel; but there is some that counselleth for himself.
But be continually with a godly man, whom thou knowest to keep the commandments of the Lord, whose, mind is according to thy mind, and will sorrow with thee, if thou shalt miscarry.
Four manner of things appear: good and evil, life and death: but the tongue ruleth over them continually.
The days of the life of man may be numbered: but the days of Israel are innumerable.
By surfeiting have many perished; but he that taketh heed prolongeth his life.
My son, in thy sickness be not negligent: but pray unto the Lord, and he will make thee whole.
But they will maintain the state of the world, and all their desire is in the work of their craft.
But he that giveth his mind to the law of the most High, and is occupied in the meditation thereof, will seek out the wisdom of all the ancient, and be occupied in prophecies.
The children of the ungodly shall not bring forth many branches: but are as unclean roots upon a hard rock.
To labour, and to be content with that a man hath, is a sweet life: but he that findeth a treasure is above them both.