15 Bible Verses about Old Sayings

"Now, everyone who likes proverbs will quote this proverb about you, "Like mother, like daughter.'

He became a fearless hunter in defiance of the LORD. That is why it is said, "Like Nimrod, a fearless hunter in defiance of the LORD."

A man from there answered: "Now who is their father?" Therefore it became a proverb, "Is Saul also among the prophets?"

He also removed his clothes and was caught up in prophetic ecstasy right in front of Samuel! He fell down naked and remained there all that day and all night. That is why people say, "Is Saul also among the prophets?"

Just like the ancient proverb says, "From wicked people comes wickedness,' but I'm not against you.

At that time, David had said, "Whoever intends to attack the Jebusites will have to climb up the water shaft to attack the lame and blind, who hate David."

So she said, "In days past, people used to settle a dispute by saying "Let's ask for advice at Abel!'

Satan answered the LORD, "Skin for skin! The man will give up everything that he owns in exchange for his health.

"Son of Man, what's this proverb you have concerning Israel's land that says, "The days pass slowly and every vision ends in nothing.'?

"Why do you cite this proverb when you talk about Israel's land: "The fathers eat sour grapes but it's their children's teeth that have become numb.'

So he told them, "You will probably quote this proverb to me, "Doctor, heal yourself! Do everything here in your hometown that we hear you did in Capernaum.'"

The proverb is true that describes what has happened to them: "A dog returns to its vomit," and "A pig that is washed goes back to wallow in the mud."

In this respect the saying is true: "One person sows, and another person harvests.'

Therefore you are to tell them, "This is what the Lord GOD says, "I'm about to put an end to use of this proverb in Israel. It will never be used again as a proverb in Israel. Instead, tell them that the days are drawing near when every vision will be fulfilled.

As long as I live," declares the LORD, "you won't use this proverb about Israel anymore.