2,160 verses contain “Thing” (in the KJV: 2,015, in the BSB: 636) — showing 1,901–2,000
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For, look, for what
things they grudged, when they were punished, that is, for them whom they thought to be gods; now being punished in them, when they saw it, they acknowledged him to be the true God, whom before they denied to know: and therefore came extreme
damnation upon them.
Surely vain are all men by nature, who are ignorant of God, and could not out of the good
things that are seen know him that is: neither by considering the works did they acknowledge the
workmaster;
For being
conversant in his works they search him
diligently, and believe their sight: because the
things are beautiful that are seen.
But
miserable are they, and in dead
things is their hope, who call them gods, which are the works of men’s hands, gold and silver, to
shew art in, and resemblances of beasts, or a stone good for nothing, the work of an ancient hand.
And for gaining and getting, and for good success of his hands, asketh ability to do of him, that is most unable to do any thing.
Both they that make them, they that desire them, and they that worship them, are lovers of evil things, and are worthy to have such things to trust upon.
Notwithstanding his care is, not that he shall have much labour, nor that his life is short: but striveth to
excel goldsmiths and silversmiths, and endeavoureth to do like the workers in brass, and counteth it his glory to make
counterfeit things.
For being
mortal, he worketh a dead
thing with wicked hands: for he himself is better than the
things which he worshippeth: whereas he lived once, but they never.
For he that turned himself toward it was not saved by the thing that he saw, but by thee, that art the Saviour of all.
For it was neither
herb, nor
mollifying plaister, that restored them to health: but thy word, O Lord, which healeth all
things.
For, which is most to be wondered at, the fire had more force in the water, that quencheth all things: for the world fighteth for the righteous.
Therefore even then was it altered into all fashions, and was
obedient to thy grace, that nourisheth all
things, according to the desire of them that had need:
Only there appeared unto them a fire
kindled of itself, very
dreadful: for being much
terrified, they thought the
things which they saw to be worse than the sight they saw not.
For though no terrible
thing did fear them; yet being
scared with beasts that passed by, and
hissing of serpents,
For wickedness, condemned by her own witness, is very
timorous, and being pressed with conscience, always forecasteth
grievous things.
Or a terrible sound of stones cast down, or a running that could not be seen of
skipping beasts, or a
roaring voice of most savage wild beasts, or a rebounding
echo from the hollow mountains; these
things made them to
swoon for fear.
Nevertheless thy saints had a very great light, whose voice they hearing, and not seeing their shape, because they also had not suffered the same things, they counted them happy.
For whereas they would not believe any
thing by reason of the enchantments; upon the destruction of the
firstborn, they acknowledged this people to be the sons of God.
For while all things were in quiet silence, and that night was in the midst of her swift course,
And brought thine
unfeigned commandment as a sharp sword, and standing up filled all
things with death; and it touched the heaven, but it stood upon the earth.
For the
destiny,
whereof they were worthy, drew them unto this end, and made them
forget the
things that had already happened, that they might fulfil the punishment which was wanting to their torments:
For they were yet mindful of the
things that were done while they
sojourned in the strange land, how the ground brought forth
flies instead of cattle, and how the river cast up a multitude of frogs instead of fishes.
For the elements were changed in themselves by a kind of harmony, like as in a
psaltery notes change the name of the
tune, and yet are always sounds; which may well be perceived by the sight of the
things that have been done.
For earthly
things were turned into
watery, and the
things, that before
swam in the water, now went upon the ground.
On the other side, the flames wasted not the flesh of the corruptible living
things, though they walked therein; neither melted they the
icy kind of heavenly meat that was of nature apt to
melt.
For in all
things, O Lord, thou
didst magnify thy people, and
glorify them, neither
didst thou lightly regard them: but
didst assist them in every time and place.
Wisdom hath been created before all
things, and the understanding of
prudence from
everlasting.
She filleth all their house with things desirable, and the garners with her increase.
Seek not out things that are too hard for thee, neither search the things that are above thy strength.
But what is commanded thee, think
thereupon with reverence, for it is not needful for thee to see with thine eyes the
things that are in secret.
Be not curious in unnecessary matters: for more things are shewed unto thee than men understand.
Be not ignorant of any thing in a great matter or a small.
Remember that thou
wast begotten of them; and how canst thou
recompense them the
things that they have done for thee?
Fear the Lord, and honor the priest; and give him his portion, as it is commanded thee; the firstfruits, and the
trespass offering, and the gift of the shoulders, and the sacrifice of
sanctification, and the firstfruits of the holy
things.
Do no secret thing before a stranger; for thou knowest not what he will bring forth.
Gaze not on a
maid, that thou fall not by those
things that are precious in her.
Delight not in the thing that the ungodly have pleasure in; but remember they shall not go unpunished unto their grave.
Why is earth and ashes proud? There is not a more wicked
thing than a
covetous man: for such an one setteth his own soul to sale; because while he liveth he casteth away his
bowels.
For when a man is dead, he shall
inherit creeping things, beasts, and worms.
Better is he that laboureth, and aboundeth in all things, than he that boasteth himself, and wanteth bread.
The
bee is little among such as fly; but her fruit is the chief of sweet
things.
Whereas he saith, I have found rest, and now will eat continually of my goods; and yet he knoweth not what time shall come upon him, and that he must leave those things to others, and die.
Marvel not at the works of sinners; but trust in the Lord, and
abide in thy labour: for it is an easy
thing in the sight of the Lord on the sudden to make a poor man rich.
Say not, What profit is there of my service? and what good
things shall I have
hereafter?
Again, say not, I have enough, and possess many
things, and what evil shall I have
hereafter?
For it is an easy thing unto the Lord in the day of death to reward a man according to his ways.
For he lieth in wait, and turneth good into evil, and in
things worthy praise will lay
blame upon thee.
If thou have any
thing, he will live with thee:
yea, he will make thee bare, and will not be
sorry for it.
Observe, and take good
heed, for thou walkest in
peril of thy overthrowing: when thou hearest these
things,
awake in thy sleep.
When a rich man is fallen, he hath many helpers: he speaketh
things not to be spoken, and yet men
justify him: the poor man
slipped, and yet they
rebuked him too; he spake wisely, and could have no place.
Blessed is the man that
doth meditate good
things in wisdom, and that reasoneth of holy
things by his understanding.
ing.
He shall pitch his tent
nigh unto her, and shall
lodge in a
lodging where good
things are.
Say not thou, It is through the Lord that I fell away: for thou oughtest not to do the things that he hateth.
For the wisdom of the Lord is great, and he is mighty in power, and beholdeth all things:
Many such things have I seen with mine eyes, and mine ear hath heard greater things than these.
No heart can think upon these
things worthily: and who is able to conceive his ways?
Who can declare the works of his justice? or who can
endure them? for his covenant is
afar off, and the trial of all
things is in the end.
He that wanteth understanding will think upon vain
things: and a
foolish man
erring imagineth
follies.
With all manner of living things hath he covered the face thereof; and they shall return into it again.
He gave them few days, and a short time, and power also over the things therein.
For all
things cannot be in men, because the son of man is not
immortal.
He that liveth for ever Hath created all things in general.
Who governeth the world with the palm of his hand, and all
things obey his will: for he is the King of all, by his power dividing holy
things among them from
profane.
As for the
wondrous works of the Lord, there may nothing be taken from them, neither may any
thing be put unto them, neither can the ground of them be found out.
My son,
blemish not thy good deeds, neither use uncomfortable words when thou givest any
thing.
From the morning until the evening the time is changed, and all things are soon done before the Lord.
A wise man will fear in every
thing, and in the day of
sinning he will
beware of offence: but a
fool will not observe time.
A labouring man that A is given to
drunkenness shall not be rich: and he that contemneth small
things shall fall by little and little.
The knowledge of the commandments of the Lord is the doctrine of life: and they that do things that please him shall receive the fruit of the tree of immortality.
There is a
sinner that hath good success in evil
things; and there is a gain that turneth to loss.
The gift of a
fool shall do thee no good when thou hast it; neither yet of the
envious for his necessity: for he looketh to receive many
things for one.
The lips of talkers will be telling such
things as
pertain not unto them: but the words of such as have understanding are
weighed in the balance.
If thou hast opened thy mouth against thy friend, fear not; for there may be a
reconciliation: except for
upbraiding, or pride, or disclosing of secrets, or a
treacherous wound: for for these
things every friend will depart.
There is a word that is clothed about with death: God grant that it be not found in the
heritage of Jacob; for all such
things shall be far from the godly, and they shall not
wallow in their sins.
He knew all
things ere ever they were created; so also after they were perfected he looked upon them all.
So the
Creator of all
things gave me a commandment, and he that made me caused my tabernacle to rest, and said, Let thy dwelling be in Jacob, and thine inheritance in Israel.
All these
things are the book of the covenant of the most high God, even the law which Moses commanded for an
heritage unto the congregations of Jacob.
He filleth all
things with his wisdom, as Phison and as
Tigris in the time of the new fruits.
In three
things I was
beautified, and stood up beautiful both before God and men: the unity of brethren, the love of neighbours, a man and a wife that agree together.
If thou hast gathered nothing in thy youth, how canst thou find any thing in thine age?
O how comely a thing is judgment for gray hairs, and for ancient men to know counsel!
There be nine things which I have judged in mine heart to be happy, and the tenth I will utter with my tongue: A man that hath joy of his children; and he that liveth to see the fall of his enemy:
There be three
things that mine heart feareth; and for the fourth I was
sore afraid: the
slander of a city, the gathering together of an
unruly multitude, and a false
accusation: all these are worse than death.
There be two
things that
grieve my heart; and the third maketh me
angry: a man of war that suffereth poverty; and men of understanding that are not set by; and one that returneth from righteousness to sin; the Lord prepareth such an one for the sword.
I have
hated many
things, but nothing like him; for the Lord will
hate him.
Keep thy word, and deal faithfully with him, and thou shalt always find the thing that is necessary for thee.
Many, when a thing was lent them, reckoned it to be found, and put them to trouble that helped them.
The chief thing for life is water, and bread, and clothing, and an house to cover shame.
Who is he? and we will call him blessed: for wonderful things hath he done among his people.
Remember that a wicked eye is an evil thing: and what is created more wicked than an eye? therefore it weepeth upon every occasion.
Eat as it becometh a man, those
things which are set before thee; and
devour note, lest thou be
hated.
And for these
things bless him that made thee, and hath
replenished thee with his good
things.
The vision of dreams is the resemblance of one thing to another, even as the likeness of a face to a face.
Of an unclean
thing what can be
cleansed? and from that
thing which is false what truth can come?
A man that hath travelled knoweth many things; and he that hath much experience will declare wisdom.
When I travelled, I saw many things; and I understand more than I can express.
I was
ofttimes in danger of death: yet I was delivered because of these
things.