4,607 verses contain “man” (in the KJV: 4,036, in the BSB: 2,686) — showing 4,101–4,200
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For he which is Lord over all shall fear no
man’s person, neither shall he stand in
awe of any
man’s greatness: for he hath made the small and great, and careth for all alike.
I myself also am a
mortal man, like to all, and the offspring of him that was first made of the earth,
And in my mother’s
womb was fashioned to be flesh in the time of ten months, being compacted in blood, of the seed of
man, and the pleasure that came with sleep.
And all such things as are either secret or manifest, them I know.
For wisdom, which is the worker of all things, taught me: for in her is an understanding spirit holy, one only,
manifold,
subtil, lively, clear,
undefiled, plain, not subject to
hurt, loving the thing that is good quick, which cannot be
letted, ready to do good,
Kind to
man,
steadfast, sure, free from care, having all power, overseeing all things, and going through all understanding, pure, and most
subtil, spirits.
And if a
man love righteousness her labours are virtues: for she teacheth
temperance and
prudence, justice and
fortitude: which are such things, as men can have nothing more profitable in their life.
If a
man desire much experience, she knoweth things of old, and conjectureth
aright what is to come: she knoweth the subtilties of speeches, and can
expound dark sentences: she foreseeth signs and wonders, and the events of seasons and times.
And ordained man through thy wisdom, that he should have dominion over the creatures which thou hast made,
For though a man be never so perfect among the children of men, yet if thy wisdom be not with him, he shall be nothing regarded.
For what man is he that can know the counsel of God? or who can think what the will of the Lord is?
For the corruptible body presseth down the soul, and the
earthy tabernacle weigheth down the mind that museth upon
many things.
When the ungodly perished, she delivered the righteous man, who fled from the fire which fell down upon the five cities.
For a manifest reproof of that commandment, whereby the infants were slain, thou gavest unto them abundance of water by a means which they hoped not for:
That they might know, that
wherewithal a
man sinneth, by the same also shall he be punished.
And also those
merciless murderers of children, and devourers of
man’s flesh, and the feasts of blood,
For it was a
cursed seed from the beginning; neither
didst thou for fear of any
man give them
pardon for those things wherein they
sinned.
For when men will not believe that thou art of a full power, thou shewest thy strength, and among them that know it thou makest their boldness manifest.
But by such works hast thou taught thy people that the just
man should be
merciful, and hast made thy children to be of a good hope that thou givest
repentance for sins.
Now a
carpenter that felleth timber, after he hath
sawn down a tree meet for the purpose, and taken off all the bark skilfully round about, and hath wrought it handsomely, and made a vessel thereof fit for the service of
man’s life;
And taking the very refuse among those which served to no use, being a
crooked piece of wood, and full of knots, hath carved it
diligently, when he had nothing else to do, and formed it by the skill of his understanding, and fashioned it to the image of a
man;
Shewing that thou canst save from all danger:
yea, though a
man went to sea without art.
For a father
afflicted with untimely
mourning, when he hath made an image of his child soon taken away, now honoured him as a god, which was then a dead
man, and delivered to those that were under him ceremonies and sacrifices.
For this
man, that of earthly matter maketh brittle vessels and
graven images, knoweth himself to
offend above all others.
For man made them, and he that borrowed his own spirit fashioned them: but no man can make a god like unto himself.
A
man indeed killeth through his
malice: and the spirit, when it is gone forth, returneth not; neither the soul received up cometh again.
Instead
whereof thou feddest thine own people with angels’ food, and
didst send them from heaven bread prepared without their labour, able to content every
man’s delight, and agreeing to every taste.
For thy
sustenance declared thy sweetness unto thy children, and serving to the
appetite of the eater, tempered itself to every
man’s liking.
That thy children, O Lord, whom thou lovest, might know, that it is not the growing of fruits that nourisheth man: but that it is thy word, which preserveth them that put their trust in thee.
The master and the servant were punished after one manner; and like as the king, so suffered the common person.
Thine
Almighty word
leaped down from heaven out of thy royal throne, as a fierce
man of war into the midst of a land of destruction,
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.
Therefore even with blindness were these
stricken, as those were at the doors of the righteous
man: when, being compassed about with
horrible great darkness, every one sought the passage of his own doors.
Unto whom hath the knowledge of wisdom been made manifest? and who hath understood her great experience?
A
furious man cannot be justified; for the
sway of his
fury shall be his destruction.
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 glory of a man is from the honour of his father; and a mother in dishonour is a reproach to the children.
Many are in high place, and of
renown: but mysteries are revealed unto the
meek.
For
many are
deceived by their own vain opinion; and an evil suspicion hath overthrown their judgment.
An
obstinate heart shall be
laden with sorrows; and the wicked
man shall
heap sin upon sin.
The heart of the
prudent will understand a parable; and an
attentive ear is the desire of a wise
man.
Make not an
hungry soul sorrowful; neither
provoke a
man in his distress.
Get
thyself the love of the congregation, and bow thy head to a great
man.
If a
man commit himself unto her, he shall
inherit her; and his generation shall hold her in possession.
Accept no person against thy soul, and let not the reverence of any man cause thee to fall.
Honour and shame is in talk: and the tongue of man is his fall.
Be in peace with many: nevertheless have but one counsellor of a thousand.
For some
man is a friend for his own occasion, and will not
abide in the day of thy trouble.
For wisdom is according to her name, and she is not manifest unto many.
And if thou seest a
man of understanding, get thee
betimes unto him, and let thy foot wear the steps of his door.
Laugh no
man to
scorn in the bitterness of his soul: for there is one which humbleth and exalteth.
Use not to make any manner of lie: for the custom thereof is not good.
Use not
many words in a multitude of elders, and make not much
babbling when thou prayest.
Marry thy daughter, and so shalt thou have performed a
weighty matter: but give her to a
man of understanding.
A gift hath grace in the sight of every
man living; and for the dead
detain it not.
Strive not with a mighty
man’ lest thou fall into his hands.
Strive not with a
man that is full of tongue, and
heap not wood upon his fire.
Jest not with a rude
man, lest thy ancestors be disgraced.
Reproach not a man that turneth from sin, but remember that we are all worthy of punishment.
Dishonour not a man in his old age: for even some of us wax old.
Strive not with an
angry man, and go not with him into a solitary place: for blood is as nothing in his sight, and where there is no help, he will overthrow thee.
Open not thine heart to every
man, lest he requite thee with a
shrewd turn.
Turn away thine eye from a beautiful woman, and look not upon another’s beauty; for
many have been
deceived by the beauty of a woman; for
herewith love is
kindled as a fire.
Sit not at all with another
man’s wife, nor sit down with her in thine arms, and
spend not thy money with her at the wine; lest thine heart
incline unto her, and so through thy desire thou fall into destruction.
Keep thee far from the man that hath power to kill; so shalt thou not doubt the fear of death: and if thou come unto him, make no fault, lest he take away thy life presently: remember that thou goest in the midst of snares, and that thou walkest upon the battlements of the city.
A
man of an ill tongue is dangerous in his city; and he that is
rash in his talk shall be
hated.
A wise judge will
instruct his people; and the government of a
prudent man is well ordered.
As the judge of the people is himself, so are his officers; and what manner of man the ruler of the city is, such are all they that dwell therein.
In the hand of God is the prosperity of
man: and upon the person of the
scribe shall he lay his honour.
Pride is
hateful before God and
man: and by both
doth one commit iniquity.
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.
It is not meet to
despise the poor
man that hath understanding; neither is it convenient to
magnify a sinful
man.
The poor man is honoured for his skill, and the rich man is honoured for his riches.
Commend not a
man for his beauty; neither
abhor a
man for his outward appearance.
Many kings have sat down upon the ground; and one that was never thought of hath worn the crown.
Many mighty men have been greatly disgraced; and the honourable delivered into other men’s hands.
My son,
meddle not with
many matters: for if thou
meddle much, thou shalt not be innocent; and if thou follow after, thou shalt not obtain, neither shalt thou escape by
fleeing.
And lifted up his head from misery; so that many that saw from him is peace over all the
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.
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.
The
affliction of an hour maketh a
man forget pleasure: and in his end his deeds shall be discovered.
Judge none blessed before his death: for a man shall be known in his children.
Bring not every
man into thine house: for the
deceitful man hath
many trains.
Of a
spark of fire a
heap of coals is
kindled: and a sinful
man layeth wait for blood.
Take
heed of a
mischievous man, for he worketh wickedness; lest he bring upon thee a perpetual
blot.
Do good to the godly man, and thou shalt find a recompence; and if not from him, yet from the most High.
Give to the godly
man, and help not a
sinner.
In the prosperity of a
man enemies will be
grieved: but in his
adversity even a friend will depart.
The rich
man hath done wrong, and yet he threateneth
withal: the poor is wronged, and he must intreat also.
If thou be invited of a mighty
man, withdraw
thyself, and so much the more will he
invite thee.