Caravaggio, Saint Jerome Writing (c. 1605), Galleria Borghese. Public domain.
13 verses in the King James Version. Word study for “against” →
Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.
But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.
The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD .
The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.
There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD .
The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD .
Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.
Lay not wait, O wicked man , against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place:
Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips.
A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up.
