'May' in the Bible

That I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I will rejoice in thy salvation.

Put them in fear, O LORD: that the nations may know themselves to be but men. Selah.

He croucheth, and humbleth himself, that the poor may fall by his strong ones.

To judge the fatherless and the oppressed, that the man of the earth may no more oppress.

For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart.

I may tell all my bones: they look and stare upon me.

That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.

One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple.

For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.

What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good?

LORD, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am.

O spare me, that I may recover strength, before I go hence, and be no more.

But thou, O LORD, be merciful unto me, and raise me up, that I may requite them.

Mark ye well her bulwarks, consider her palaces; that ye may tell it to the generation following.

He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that he may judge his people.

Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.

For thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living?

As a snail which melteth, let every one of them pass away: like the untimely birth of a woman, that they may not see the sun.

Consume them in wrath, consume them, that they may not be: and let them know that God ruleth in Jacob unto the ends of the earth. Selah.

Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.

That thy beloved may be delivered; save with thy right hand, and hear me.

He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.

So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.

That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not.

Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple.

That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations.

That thy foot may be dipped in the blood of thine enemies, and the tongue of thy dogs in the same.

For God will save Zion, and will build the cities of Judah: that they may dwell there, and have it in possession.

Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress.

But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works.

Thou, even thou, art to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry?

They have said, Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation; that the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance.

Fill their faces with shame; that they may seek thy name, O LORD.

That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth.

Yea, the sparrow hath found an house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, even thine altars, O LORD of hosts, my King, and my God.

Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?

Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land.

Shew me a token for good; that they which hate me may see it, and be ashamed: because thou, LORD, hast holpen me, and comforted me.

So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.

O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.

Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me.

I will early destroy all the wicked of the land; that I may cut off all wicked doers from the city of the LORD.

Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over; that they turn not again to cover the earth.

He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth;

That I may see the good of thy chosen, that I may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance.

And there he maketh the hungry to dwell, that they may prepare a city for habitation;

And sow the fields, and plant vineyards, which may yield fruits of increase.

That thy beloved may be delivered: save with thy right hand, and answer me.

Let them be before the LORD continually, that he may cut off the memory of them from the earth.

That they may know that this is thy hand; that thou, LORD, hast done it.

He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.

That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people.

GIMEL. Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word.

Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.

JOD. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.

Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: for thy law is my delight.

Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.

I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.

{A Song of degrees of David.} If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say;

{A Song of degrees.} Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, may Israel now say:

Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the righteous shall compass me about; for thou shalt deal bountifully with me.

That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; that our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace:

That our garners may be full, affording all manner of store: that our sheep may bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our streets:

That our oxen may be strong to labour; that there be no breaking in, nor going out; that there be no complaining in our streets.