Expressions (A–Z)
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Do not become dependent on people
See: 'He Needs the Creatures.'"
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Do not change the order of Creation
See: 'Changed the Order of Genesis.'
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Do not compete with one whose way prospers
Do not compete with someone you have no chance of surpassing. Do not envy a succ...
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Do not contend with a man without cause, if he has done you no harm
A proverb urging not to provoke or engage in quarrels, and not to fight unnecess...
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Do not cook in a pot where your friend cooked
By extension: Do not take a wife who belonged to your friend. Or: It is better t...
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Do not cover up a thing
Do not hide anything. Tell everything.
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Do not despair of mercy
An admonition or encouragement not to lose hope for mercy or deliverance, even i...
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Do not despair of retribution
A person should not lose hope when severe troubles arise. One should always main...
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Do not deviate from the custom of the land
One should not behave differently from what is customary in the country where on...
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Do not do good for evil, and evil will not reach you
See: “Do not do good for evil, and evil will not reach you.”
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