Jewish proverbs

A man's heart tells him of his opportunities better than seven watchmen on the lookout tower.
Jewish proverb

A leader is not necessarily one who knows the way but one who thinks he knows the way.
Jewish proverb

Better blind of eye than blind of heart.
Jewish proverb

There is nothing better than a good reputation.
Jewish proverb

Look after me, and I'll look after you.
Jewish proverb

Wine renews the passion of lovers, and the hatred of enemies.
Jewish proverb

We should bolster the light rather than fighting the darkness.
Jewish proverb

If you do a person a favor, you'll be his superior; if he does one for you, his inferior; and if
neither, you'll be his friend.
Jewish proverb

There's no rain without thunder, and no children born without pain.
Jewish proverb

If you always fear misfortune, you'll miss out on happiness.
Jewish proverb

The book and the sword descended from the heaven together.
Jewish proverb

A stupidly devout man, the slyly evil and the sanctimonious woman - these will destroy the
world.
Jewish proverb

It's better that you suffer an injustice than you commit one.
Jewish proverb

The world is sustained by three things: Justice, truth and peace.
Jewish proverb

The sleep of the wicked people is a benefit for them and a boon to the world.
Jewish proverb

When swindlers meet a genuinely honest man, they're so astonished they regard him as a
greater swindler than themselves.
Jewish proverb

If you have the money, your opinion is accepted.
Jewish proverb

The nations of the world wish to irritate the Lord, but they can't. What do they do?
They vex Israel instead.
Jewish proverb

All kinds of hellish devils rule an angry person.
Jewish proverb

Through faith man experiences the meaning of the world. Through action he is to give it
meaning.
Jewish proverb

Whoever cannot lie cannot be a matchmaker.
Jewish proverb

If a man and his wife are deserving, God's presence is with them; if they are not deserving,
fire consumes them.
Jewish proverb

An unlucky man falls on straw, but splits his nose from a hidden stone.
Jewish proverb

When there is a way out, there is no need for fear.
Jewish proverb

It's good to learn to barber on someone else's beard.
Jewish proverb

Every penny counts.
Jewish proverb

Dreams give wings to fools.
Jewish proverb

Whoever welcomes his friend with a smile, it's as though he gave his friend the finest gifts in
the world.
Jewish proverb

All Jews are responsible, one for another.
Jewish proverb

Honor is greater than wealth; wealth is only an instrument to attain honor.
Jewish proverb

Since God could not be everywhere, he created mothers.
Jewish proverb

Not everyone the dog barks at is a thief.
Jewish proverb

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