Proverbs and old sayings about Devil, page 5

424 proverbs and old sayings about devil

He must be a clever host that would take the devil into his hostelry.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish about devil

Virtue in the middle, said the Devil, when seated between two lawyers.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish about devil

He needs a long spoon that would eat out of the same dish with the devil.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish about devil

A customary railer is the devil's bagpipe, which the world danceth after.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish about devil

Much noise and little wool, said the devil, when he was shearing the sow.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish about devil

It is easy to bid the devil be your guest, but difficult to get rid of him.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish about devil

It is easy to work with a good comb, said the devil, when he combed his mother's hair with a pitchfork.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish about devil

A devil with fine manners can still carry you only to hell.

Proverbs and old sayings about devil

Nicknames are used in case the Devil comes asking for you.

Proverbs and old sayings Dominican about devil

The devil always paints himself black, but we always see him rose-colored.

Proverbs and old sayings Dominican about devil

He said devil, but meant you.

Proverbs and old sayings Dutch about devil

The devil sits behind the cross.

Proverbs and old sayings Dutch about devil

Behind the cross stands the devil.

Proverbs and old sayings Dutch about devil

An idle man is the devil's pillow.

Proverbs and old sayings Dutch about devil

The devil has his martyrs among men.

Proverbs and old sayings Dutch about devil

God sent him meat, but the devil cooked it.

Proverbs and old sayings Dutch about devil

One must sometimes hold a candle to the devil.

Proverbs and old sayings Dutch about devil

Talk of the devil and you hear his bones rattle.

Proverbs and old sayings Dutch about devil

He that has the devil on his neck must find him work.

Proverbs and old sayings Dutch about devil

The wicked shun the light as the devil does the cross.

Proverbs and old sayings Dutch about devil