Expressions (A–Z)
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He has nothing to rely on
See: 'He Has Nothing to Lean On'
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He who shuts his ear to the cry of the poor will also call and not be answered
A proverb meaning that one who ignores the suffering of others will eventually f...
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I lift up my eyes to the mountains; from where will my help come?
See: "From where will my help come?"
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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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Kept him company
See: "Kept him company"
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One does not investigate in a time of danger
Figuratively: Any help is welcomed without scrutiny or investigation. All groups...
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One does not investigate regarding food
When a person asks for food to eat, there is no need to investigate whether he i...
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One for All and All for One
One helps another, and the community helps each individual. An expression of soc...
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Open your hands to the poor so that your handiwork will be blessed.
A person who helps the poor merits being successful in his business.
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The cistern is not filled from its own hole
A water cistern does not fill merely from the opening at its top, but from the u...
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