'May' in the Bible

so you may carefully practice discretion and your lips preserve knowledge.

The life of a wealthy man may be held for ransom, but whoever is poor receives no threats.

The field of the poor may produce much food, but it can be swept away through injustice.

Even in laughter there may be heartache, and at the end of joy there may be grief.

The way of life leads upward for the wise so he may avoid Sheol below.

If you scourge a scoffer, the simple person may learn to be discreet; rebuke a discerning man and he will gain understanding.

The horse may be prepared for the day of battle, but to the LORD goes the victory.

or you may learn his ways and find yourself caught in a trap.

Through patience a ruler may be persuaded; a gentle word can break a bone.

The rich man may be wise in his own opinion; but a discerning, poor man sees through him.

Otherwise, they may drink and forget what has been ordained, perverting justice for all the oppressed.