12,750 verses contain “for” (in the KJV: 10,422, in the BSB: 7,841) — showing 11,701–11,800
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For fear is nothing else but a betraying of the succours which reason offereth.
Were partly vexed with monstrous apparitions, and partly fainted, their heart failing them: for a sudden fear, and not looked for, came upon them.
For whether he were husbandman, or shepherd, or a labourer in the field, he was overtaken, and endured that necessity, which could not be avoided: for they were all bound with one chain of darkness.
For the whole world shined with clear light, and none were hindered in their labour:
For they were worthy to be deprived of light and imprisoned in darkness, who had kept thy sons shut up, by whom the uncorrupt light of the law was to be given unto the world.
And when they had determined to slay the babes of the saints, one child being cast forth, and saved, to reprove them, thou tookest away the multitude of their children, and destroyedst them altogether in a mighty water.
For the righteous children of good men did sacrifice secretly, and with one consent made a holy law, that the saints should be like partakers of the same good and evil, the fathers now singing out the songs of praise.
But on the other side there sounded an ill according cry of the enemies, and a lamentable noise was carried abroad for children that were bewailed.
So they all together had innumerable dead with one kind of death; neither were the living sufficient to bury them: for in one moment the noblest offspring of them was destroyed.
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,
For then the blameless man made haste, and stood forth to defend them; and bringing the shield of his proper ministry, even prayer, and the propitiation of incense, set himself against the wrath, and so brought the calamity to an end, declaring that he was thy servant.
So he overcame the destroyer, not with strength of body, nor force of arms, but with a word subdued him that punished, alleging the oaths and covenants made with the fathers.
For when the dead were now fallen down by heaps one upon another, standing between, he stayed the wrath, and parted the way to the living.
Unto these the destroyer gave place, and was afraid of them: for it was enough that they only tasted of the wrath.
As for the ungodly, wrath came upon them without mercy unto the end: for he knew before what they would do;
For whilst they were yet mourning and making lamentation at the graves of the dead, they added another foolish device, and pursued them as fugitives, whom they had intreated to be gone.
For they went at large like horses, and leaped like lambs, praising thee, O Lord, who hadst delivered them.
For quails came up unto them from the sea for their contentment.
For the Sodomites did not receive those, whom they knew not when they came: but these brought friends into bondage, that had well deserved of them.
The fire had power in the water, forgetting his own virtue: and the water forgat his own quenching nature.
All wisdom cometh from the Lord, and is with him for ever.
A patient man will tear for a time, and afterward joy shall spring up unto him.
He will hide his words for a time, and the lips of many shall declare his wisdom.
For the fear of the Lord is wisdom and instruction: and faith and meekness are his delight.
My son, if thou come to serve the Lord, prepare thy soul for temptation.
For gold is tried in the fire, and acceptable men in the furnace of adversity.
Ye that fear the Lord, wait for his mercy; and go not aside, lest ye fall.
Ye that fear the Lord, hope for good, and for everlasting joy and mercy.
For the Lord is full of compassion and mercy, longsuffering, and very pitiful, and forgiveth sins, and saveth in time of affliction.
Woe unto him that is fainthearted! for he believeth not; therefore shall he not be defended.
Saying, We will fall into the hands of the Lord, and not into the hands of men: for as his majesty is, so is his mercy.
For the Lord hath given the father honour over the children, and hath confirmed the authority of the mother over the sons.
For the blessing of the father establisheth the houses of children; but the curse of the mother rooteth out foundations.
Glory not in the dishonour of thy father; for thy father’s dishonour is no glory unto thee.
For the glory of a man is from the honour of his father; and a mother in dishonour is a reproach to the children.
For the relieving of thy father shall not be forgotten: and instead of sins it shall be added to build thee up.
He that forsaketh his father is as a blasphemer; and he that angereth his mother is cursed: of God.
For the power of the Lord is great, and he is honoured of the lowly.
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.
For many are deceived by their own vain opinion; and an evil suspicion hath overthrown their judgment.
In the punishment of the proud there is no remedy; for the plant of wickedness hath taken root in him.
For if he curse thee in the bitterness of his soul, his prayer shall be heard of him that made him.
But if he go wrong, she will forsake him, and give him over to his own ruin.
For there is a shame that bringeth sin; and there is a shame which is glory and grace.
For by speech wisdom shall be known: and learning by the word of the tongue.
Strive for the truth unto death, and the Lord shall fight for thee.
Set thy heart upon thy goods; and say not, I have enough for my life.
And say not, Who shall controul me for my works? for the Lord will surely revenge thy pride.
Say not, I have sinned, and what harm hath happened unto me? for the Lord is longsuffering, he will in no wise let thee go.
And say not His mercy is great; he will be pacified for the multitude of my sins: for mercy and wrath come from him, and his indignation resteth upon sinners.
Be not called a whisperer, and lie not in wait with thy tongue: for a foul shame is upon the thief, and an evil condemnation upon the double tongue.
For some man is a friend for his own occasion, and will not abide in the day of thy trouble.
Come unto her as one that ploweth and soweth, and wait for her good fruits: for thou shalt not toil much in labouring about her, but thou shalt eat of her fruits right soon.
For wisdom is according to her name, and she is not manifest unto many.
For at the last thou shalt find her rest, and that shall be turned to thy joy.
For there is a golden ornament upon her, and her bands are purple lace.
Bind not one sin upon another; for in one thou shalt not be unpunished.
Use not to make any manner of lie: for the custom thereof is not good.
Change not a friend for any good by no means; neither a faithful brother for the gold of Ophir.
Forego not a wise and good woman: for her grace is above gold.
Hast thou cattle? have an eye to them: and if they be for thy profit, keep them with thee.
Honour thy father with thy whole heart, and forget not the sorrows of thy mother.
Remember that thou wast begotten of them; and how canst thou recompense them the things that they have done for thee?
Love him that made thee with all thy strength, and forsake not his ministers.
A gift hath grace in the sight of every man living; and for the dead detain it not.
Be not slow to visit the sick: for that shall make thee to be beloved.