You would be amazed just how much.  When you look into the matter sincerely you will discover that this is a very good thing. Here are found some references to common sayings found in the English language that possibly originate from Scripture.

The phrase or saying existed and was used at the time of original authorship. At this stage this is more likely where it occurs in both the NIV and KJV since they were translated and published over 360 years apart each having originated from texts sourced from different geographical localities among the early Church. We should also keep in mind that the translators of the NIV made reference to the KJV. An example of this may be the phrase “can the leopard change its spots?”.

The phrase or saying was used at the time of English translation. This is more likely were it occurs in the NIV only though it is still a possibility that the phrase or saying existed as such at the time of original authorship but was not translated as such in the KJV and then later done so in the NIV. An example of this may be the phrase “cut the ground from under” or to “undercut” someone.

The phrase though not an expression at the time of original authorship has been used as a saying/phrase in modern times because of the Scripture passage’s recent influence on the expression of modern English. Examples of this may be the phases “no rest for the wicked” or “standing at the crossroads”.

KJV refers to the King James Version, an English translation of the Scriptures first published approx 400 years ago in A.D.1611. Whereas NIV refers to the New International Version (original), an English translation first published in A.D. 1973.