Caravaggio, Saint Jerome Writing (c. 1605), Galleria Borghese. Public domain.
12 verses in the King James Version. Word study for “many” →
Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.
He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.
For she hath cast down many wounded: yea, many strong men have been slain by her.
The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD , that shall stand.
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD .
Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
