as you sow, so shall you reap
English
Etymology
Probably from: 1611, King James Version of the Bible, Epistle to the Galatians, 6:7
- Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
Pronunciation
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Proverb
- (idiomatic) The personal consequences of one's actions are in proportion to the good or bad intentions towards others.
Synonyms
Translations
consequences of actions are in proportion to intentions
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References
- Gregory Y. Titelman, Random House Dictionary of Popular Proverbs and Sayings, 1996, →ISBN, p. 16.
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