Expressions (A–Z)
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Glory not yourself in the presence of a king
Figuratively: One should not boast before an important and distinguished person....
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Happy is the man who has found wisdom
Fortunate is the person who has acquired wisdom and understanding. A saying in p...
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Hastens to become rich
Figuratively: does everything in order to become rich. Seeks every way to become...
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hasty in his words
Spoke quickly.
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Have you found honey? Eat your fill
By metaphor: It is forbidden to overindulge in pleasures, even if they are good.
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He does not give slumber to his eyelids
He does not rest for a moment. Does not sleep even for a short while. Figurative...
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He made him eat gravel/ filled his mouth with gravel/ to crush someone/ to make him eat dirt (lit. gravel)
By metaphor: caused him trouble. Made him suffer. Or: subdued or silenced him (g...
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He strengthened his arms
Exerted force with his hands. Figuratively: acted with effort.
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He that sows iniquity shall reap vanity
The end of one who does injustice is to be punished. Whoever causes iniquity, in...
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If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink
A proverb teaching not to bear a grudge against your enemy and to try to help hi...
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