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He who lives by the church shall serve the church.

Proverbs and old sayings German

The church is near, but the way is icy. The tavern is far, but I will walk carefully.

Proverbs and old sayings Ukrainian

Man who farts in church sits in own pew

Proverbs and old sayings Chinese about man

A white Christmas fills the churchyard.

Proverbs and old sayings French about christmas

The church is near but the road is icy; the bar is far away but I'll walk carefully.

Proverbs and old sayings Russian

Good resolutions are like babies crying in church, they should be carried out immediately.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about good, good luck

A piece of churchyard fits everybody.

Proverbs and old sayings South American about americans

New churches and new bars are seldom empty.

Proverbs and old sayings South American about americans

The sound of a church bell at times has more effect than a sermon.

Proverbs and old sayings South American about americans

What the church doesn't take, the exchequer carries away.

Proverbs and old sayings British

In a large church no priest dies.

Proverbs and old sayings

Without money one cannot go anywhere, not even to church.

Proverbs and old sayings Croatian about money

No church without a sermon.

Proverbs and old sayings Czech

A green Yule makes a fat churchyard.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish

Better come late to church than never.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish

A green Christmas makes a fat churchyard.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish about christmas

The church is an anvil which has worn out many hammers.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish

Where God has his church the Devil will have his chapel.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish about devil, god

A good example is like a bell that calls many to church.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish about example, good, good luck

All are not saints that go to church.

Proverbs and old sayings Dutch about saints