reap what one sows

With reference to the Bible, Epistle to the Galatians, ch. 6, v.7 Gal.6.7

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reap what one sows

1. (idiomatic) To receive as a reward or harvest in the same measure as one's exertions, in a good or a bad sense. To receive justice.

   For whatever a man is sowing, this he will also reap.

   • 2005, Tuesday November 15, PM Tony Blair, The Guardian

     "We will reap what we sow; live with what we do not act to change," he said.

• bring one's own hide to market
• make one's bed and lie in it
• stew in one's juices