Rodgers Dictionary of Proverbs
God gave us hands but He doesn't build
bridges with them.
God gave, God took back.
God give you luck, my son, for little wit
must serve your turn.
God gives a curst one short horns.
God gives all birds their food but does not
drop it into their nests.
God gives almonds to one who has no teeth.
God gives birds their food, but they must fly
for it.
God gives burdens also shoulders.
God gives but does not lock the gate.
God gives clothes according to the cold.
God gives cookies to those without teeth.
God gives every bird a worm, but he does
not throw it into the nest.
God gives every bird his worm, but he does
not throw it into the nest.
God gives his anger by weight, but his pity
without measure.
God gives little folks small gifts.
God gives nothing to those who keep their
arms crossed.
God gives nuts to who has no teeth.
God gives the cold according to the cloth.
God gives the milk, but not the pail.
God gives the nuts, but He does not crack
them.
God gives the wheat, He doesn't bake the
bread.
God gives the will, necessity gives the law.
God gives time but doesn't ignore.
God gives to those who get up early.
God gives to those who wake up early.
God gives to us according to the measure of
our hearts.
God gives us milk but no jug.
God gives us nuts but he does not crack
them for us.
God gives wings to the ant that she may
perish the sooner.
God gives, but man must open his hand.
God grant me a good sword and no use for
it.
God grant me to argue with those who
understand me.
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God grant me to contend with those that
understand me.
God grant us no neighbor with two eyes.
God grant you good fortune, my son, for
knowledge avails you little.
God grant, dear wife, that this son be ours.
God has created us brothers but has given
us separate purses.
God has dominion over your possessions
and your life.
God has given nuts to one who has no teeth.
God has only one measure for all people.
God has said, "Start moving so that I may
start blessing."
God has spared the naked man from
washing his clothes with soap.
God has taken him to a high position.
God hath leaden feet, but iron hands.
God heals and the doctor has the thanks.
God heals, and the doctor gets the money.
God heals, and the physician takes the fee.
God heals, but the doctor gets paid.
God hears things upside down.
God help the rich man, let the poor man
beg.
God help the rich, the poor can look after
themselves.
God help the sheep when the wolf is judge.
God helps him who helps himself.
God helps him who wakes up early at
dawn.
God helps the early riser.
God helps the strongest.
God helps them that help themselves.
God helps those who help themselves
God helps three sorts of people: fools, chil-
dren and drunkards.
God is a busy worker but loves to be helped.
God is a father, happiness is a stepfather.
God is a good worker but He loves to be
helped.
God is a good worker but loves to be
helped.
God is always where we don't look for him.
God is an honest payer, but a very slow one.