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Dictionary of English World Proverbs and Sayings
QUOTES, APHORISMS AND PROVERBS FROM THE BIBLE
And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the
Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to
kick against the pricks. Bible, Acts (ch. IX,
v. 5) I have shewed you all
things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to
remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more
blessed to give than to receive. Bible, Acts (ch. XX,
v. 35) For in much wisdom is
much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Bible, Ecclesiastes
(ch. I, v. 18) The thing that hath
been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that
which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun. Bible, Ecclesiastes
(ch. I, v. 9) To every thing there
is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to
be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up
that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to
break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to
laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; A time to cast away
stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and
a time to refrain from embracing; A time to get, and a time to lose;
a time to keep, and a time to cast away; A time to rend, and a time
to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; A time to love,
and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace. Bible, Ecclesiastes
(ch. III, v. 1-8) Whatsoever thy hand
findeth to do, do it with thy might. Bible, Ecclesiastes
(ch. IX, v. 10) I returned, and saw
under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to
the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of
understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance
happeneth to them all. Bible, Ecclesiastes
(ch. IX, v. 11) A living dog is
better than a dead lion. Bible, Ecclesiastes
(ch. IX, v. 4) For to him that is
joined to all the living there is hope: for a living dog is better
than a dead lion. Bible, Ecclesiastes
(ch. IX, v. 4) The heart of the wise
in in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in the house
of mirth. Bible, Ecclesiastes
(ch. VII, v. 4) It is better to hear
the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools. Bible, Ecclesiastes
(ch. VII, v. 5) For as the crackling
of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool: this also is
vanity. Bible, Ecclesiastes
(ch. VII, v. 6) If the clouds be full
of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth: and if the tree fall
toward the south, or toward the north, in the place where the tree
falleth, there it shall be. Bible, Ecclesiastes
(ch. XI, v. 3) He that toucheth
pitch shall be defiled therewith; and he that hath fellowship with
the proud, shall put on pride. Bible, Ecclesiasticus
(Apocrypha) (ch. XIII, v. 1) Be ye angry, and sin
not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: Neither give place to
the devil. Bible, Ephesians (ch.
IV, v. 26-27) Let no man deceive
you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of
God upon the children of disobedience. Bible, Ephesians (ch.
V, v. 6) As is the mother, so
is her daughter. Bible, Ezekiel (ch.
XVI, v. 44) Be not deceived; God
is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. Bible, Galatians (ch.
VI, v. 7) In the sweat of thy
face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out
of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou
return. Bible, Genesis (ch.
IV, v. 19) Like people, like
priest. Bible, Hosea (ch. IV,
v. 9) For they have sown
the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind: it hath no stalk: the
bud shall yield no meal: if so be it yield, the strangers shall
swallow it up. Bible, Hosea (ch.
VIII, v. 7) And above all things
have fervent charity among yourselves. for charity shall cover the
multitude of sins. Bible, I Peter (ch.
IV, v. 8) For the love of money
is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have
erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many
sorrows. Bible, I Timothy (ch.
VI, v. 10) For even when we were
with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither
should he eat. Bible, II
Thessalonians (ch. III, v. 10) Can the Ethiopian
change his skin, or the leopard his spots? Bible, Jeremiah (ch.
XIII, v. 23) My days are swifter
than a weaver's shuttle, and are spent without hope. Bible, Job (ch. VII,
v. 6) But ask now the
beasts, any they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and
they shall tell thee: Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach
thee: and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee. Bible, Job (ch. XII,
v. 7-8) Great men are not
always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment. Bible, Job (ch.
XXXII, v. 9) Then said Jesus to
those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then
are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the
truth shall make you free. Bible, John (ch.
VIII, v. 32) Whither goest thou?
[Lat., Quo vadis?] Bible, (Vulgate),
John (ch. XIII, v. 36) Physician, heal
thyself. Bible, Luke (ch. IV,
v. 23) And in the same house
remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the
labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house. Bible, Luke (ch. X,
v. 7) And if a house be
divided against itself, that house cannot stand. Bible, Mark (ch. III,
v. 25) If any man shall have
ears to hear, let him hear. Bible, Mark (ch. IV,
v. 23) But he answered and
said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every
word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. Bible, Matthew (ch.
IV, v. 4) Man shall not live by
bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of
God. Bible, Matthew (ch.
IV, v. 4) No man can serve two
masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or
else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve
God and mammon. Bible, Matthew (ch.
VI, v. 24) Take therefore no
thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the
things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. Bible, Matthew (ch.
VI, v. 34) Judge not, that ye be
not judged. Bible, Matthew (ch.
VII, v. 1) Therefore all things
whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to
them: for this is the law and the prophets. Bible, "Golden Rule",
Matthew (ch. VII, v. 12) Give not that which
is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine,
lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend
you. Bible, Matthew (ch.
VII, v. 6) Ask, and it shall be
given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened
unto you: Bible, Matthew (ch.
VII, v. 7-8) Let the dead bury
their dead. Bible, Matthew (ch.
VIII, v. 22) Either make the tree
food, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his
fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit. Bible, Matthew (ch.
XII, v. 33) Out of the abundance
of the heart the mouth speaketh. Bible, Matthew (ch.
XII, v. 34) A prophet is not
without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house. Bible, Matthew (ch.
XIII, v. 57) Neither do men put
new wine into old bottles. Bible, Matthew (ch.
XIX, v. 17) With men all is
impossible; but with God all things are possible. Bible, Matthew (ch.
XIX, v. 26) They be blind leaders
of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into
the ditch. Bible, Matthew (ch.
XV, v. 14) If ye have faith as a
grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence
to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be
impossible unto you. Bible, Matthew (ch.
XVII, v. 20) For many are called,
but few are chosen. Bible, Matthew (ch.
XXII, v. 14) For wheresoever the
carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together. Bible, Matthew (ch.
XXIV, v. 28) All they that take
the sword shall perish with the sword. Bible, Matthew (ch.
XXVI, v. 52) Surely in vain the
net is spread in the sight of any bird. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
I, v. 17) For whom the Lord
liveth he correcteth. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
III, v. 12) The path of the just
is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect
day. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
IV, v. 18) Wisdom is the
principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get
understanding. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
IV, v. 7) For she sitteth at
the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city, To
call passengers who go right on their ways: Whoso is simple, let him
turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith
to him, Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is
pleasant. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
IX, v. 14-17) For the lips of a
strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than
oil: But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.
Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
V, v. 3-5) Can a man take fire
in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned? Bible, Proverbs (ch.
VI, v. 27) Go to the ant, thou
sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
VI, v. 6) How long wilt thou
sleep, O sluggard? When wilt thou arise out of thy sleep? Yet a
little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to
sleep: So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, Bible, Proverbs (ch.
VI, v. 9-11) Come, let us take our
fill of love until the morning: let us solace ourselves with loves.
For the goodman is not at home, he is gone a long journey. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
VII, v. 18-19) He goeth after her
straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the
correction of the stocks; Till a dart strike through his liver; as a
bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
VII, v. 22) The rich man's wealth
is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
X, v. 15) He that is surety for
a stranger shall smart for it. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XI, v. 15) As a jewel of gold in
a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XI, v. 22) A righteous man
regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the
wicked are cruel. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XII, v. 10) Lying lips are
abomination to the Lord. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XII, v. 22) A virtuous woman is a
crown to her husband. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XII, v. 4) Hope deferred maketh
the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XIII, v. 12) Good understanding
giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XIII, v. 15) The desire
accomplished is sweet to the soul. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XIII, v. 19) He that spareth his
rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XIII, v. 24) Even in laughter the
heart is sorrowful. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XIV, v. 13) In all labour there
is profit. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XIV, v. 23) Righteousness
exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XIV, v. 34) Wisdom hath builded
her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XIX, v. 1) A soft answer turneth
away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XV, v. 1) A merry heart maketh
a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is
broken. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XV, v. 13) Better is a dinner of
herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XV, v. 17) A man hath joy by the
answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is
it! Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XV, v. 23) Pride goeth before
destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XVI, v. 18) He that is slow to
anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than
he that taketh a city. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XVI, v. 32) A friend loveth at
all times, and a brother is born for adversity. A merry heart doeth
good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XVII, v. 22) He that covereth a
transgression seeketh love: but he that repeateth a matter
separateth very friends. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XVII, v. 9) The spirit of a man
will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XVIII, v. 14) A man that hath
friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that
sticketh closer than a brother. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XVIII, v. 24) Wine is a mocker,
strong drink is raging: and whoever is deceived thereby is not wise. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XX, v. 1) Even a child is known
by his doings. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XX, v. 11) The hearing ear, and
the seeing eye, the Lord hath made even both of them. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XX, v. 12) It is naught, it is
naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he
boasteth. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XX, v. 14) It is an honour for a
man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XX, v. 3) It is better to dwell
in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide
house. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XXI, v. 9) A good name is rather
to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver
and gold. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XXII, v. 1) Train up a child in
the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from
it. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XXII, v. 6) Who hath woe? who
hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath
wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes? They that tarry long
at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine. Look not thou upon the
wine when it is red, when it giveth its colour in the cup, when it
moveth itself aright. At the last it biteth like a serpent, and
stingeth like an adder. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XXIII, v. 29-32) Eat thou not the
bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty
meats: For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink,
saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XXIII, v. 6-7) A fool uttereth all
his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XXIX, v. 11) Where there is no
vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XXIX, v. 18) A word fitly spoken
is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XXV, v. 11) Whoso boasteth
himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XXV, v. 14) Withdraw thy foot
from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate
thee. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XXV, v. 17) If thine enemy be
hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water
to drink. For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the
Lord shall reward thee. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XXV, v. 21-22) As cold waters to a
thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XXV, v. 25) The heart of kings is
unsearchable. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XXV, v. 3) As dog returneth to
his vomit, so a fool returneth to this folly. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XXVI, v. 11) Answer not a fool
according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. Answer a
fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XXVI, v. 4-5) Boast not thyself of
to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XXVII, v. 1) A continual dropping
in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XXVII, v. 15) Open rebuke is better
than secret love. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XXVII, v. 5) Faithful are the
wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XXVII, v. 6) The wicked flee when
no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XXVIII, v. 1) A faithful man shall
abound with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not
be innocent. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XXVIII, v. 20) There be three things
which are too wonderful for me, yea, four which I know not: The way
of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent upon a rock; the way of
a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way of a man with a maid. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XXX, v. 18-19) Two things have I
required of thee; deny me them not before I die: Remove far from me
vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with
food convenient for me: Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who
is the Lord? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my
God in vain. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XXX, v. 7-9) Who can find a
virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XXXI, v. 10) Give strong drink
unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of
heavy hearts. Bible, Proverbs (ch.
XXXI, v. 6) Unto the pure all
things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is
nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled. Bible, Titus (ch. I,
v. 15) Let us crown
ourselves with rosebuds before they wither. Bible, Wisdom of Solomon (Apocrypha) (ch. II, v. 8)
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