Sumerian Proverbs - page 4

The idleness of a low-life causes losses; his shying away from work is perpetual. (Sumerian Proverb)
Whenever there is excess, an axe remedies it! View proverb
Sumerian Proverb
The chasing away of a younger son from the house of his father is an abomination to Ninurta. View proverb
Sumerian Proverb
Good is in the hands. Evil is also in the hands. View proverb
Sumerian Proverb
Whatever I say, I will say it twice, and then I will repeat it again. View proverb
Sumerian Proverb
The liar is quarrelsome. He always lies. He always slanders. Treacherous! Malicious! Shifty-eyed! View proverb
Sumerian Proverb
Although the number of unhappy days is endless, yet life is better than death. View proverb
Sumerian Proverb
When a trustworthy boat sets sail, Utu seeks out a trustworthy harbour for it. View proverb
Sumerian Proverb
To remove something from its proper place is an abomination to Ninurta. View proverb
Sumerian Proverb
A stake, my lord; "hero" is its name. View proverb
Sumerian Proverb
A judge who despises justice, cursing with the right hand, and the chasing away of a younger son from the house of his father are abominations to Ninurta. (Sumerian Proverb)
Thanks to the word of his personal god, the fate of the man who speaks just words is favourable, and he is with him throughout the day. View proverb
Sumerian Proverb
The god of the river ordeal will admire the hearts of those who bear words of truth. View proverb
Sumerian Proverb
The voice of the forest kujanun bird is the glory of the tamarisks. View proverb
Sumerian Proverb
The voice of the duck is the glory of the marshes. View proverb
Sumerian Proverb
I prostrate myself for the sake of Gula, my lady, but in my own eyes I don't have a place to stand. View proverb
Sumerian Proverb
The voice of the frog is the glory of the marsh waters. View proverb
Sumerian Proverb
Let him who has a household go to his household! Let him who has a household and a mother go to his mother! View proverb
Sumerian Proverb
Who can compare with justice? It creates life. View proverb
Sumerian Proverb
He who has nothing cannot let go of anything. View proverb
Sumerian Proverb
To be wealthy and demand more is an abomination to a god. (Sumerian Proverb)
When liars enter by the city gate, in front of them there is a finger pointing at them, behind them there is a finger pointing at them. View proverb
Sumerian Proverb
Utu, the lord who loves justice, extirpates wickedness and prolongs righteousness. View proverb
Sumerian Proverb
When battle approaches, when war arises, the plans of the gods, beloved by the gods, are destroyed. View proverb
Sumerian Proverb
One should pay attention to an old man's words. One should submit oneself to his protection. View proverb
Sumerian Proverb
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