Search in folklore: defend

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God defend me from my friends; from my enemies I can defend myself.

Proverbs and old sayings Aromanian about enemies, god

A thorn defends the rose, harming only those who would steal the blossom.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese

He who builds with sweat, defends with blood.

Proverbs and old sayings Albanian about blood

A dog will defend its territory though it's friendly.

Proverbs and old sayings West African

Error can't be defended by error.

Proverbs and old sayings South American about error, americans

A good cause finds weapons to defend it.

Proverbs and old sayings South American about americans, good, good luck

If the defendant is silent the jury will think him guilty.

Proverbs and old sayings South American about americans

The person that learns well also defends himself well.

Proverbs and old sayings Argentinian about people

He who is stricken knows how to defend himself.

Proverbs and old sayings

Venture not to defend what your judgment doubts of.

Proverbs and old sayings English about judgment

Every lion has to defend himself against flies.

Proverbs and old sayings German

Even the lion has to defend himself against flies.

Proverbs and old sayings German

Even the lion must defend himself against the flies.

Proverbs and old sayings German

An accuser may not act as a defender.

Proverbs and old sayings

Admission by the defendant is worth a hundred witnesses.

Proverbs and old sayings

A man without a woman cannot defend himself against seductions.

Proverbs and old sayings about woman, man

He defends the honour of the uniform.

Proverbs and old sayings Hungarian about honour

To die defending his ship is the hope of every Klingon.

Proverbs and old sayings about hope, death

God defend you from the devil, the eye of a harlot, and the turn of a die.

Proverbs and old sayings Spanish about devil, death, god, contentment

Sleeping prayer

I am placing my soul and my body
On Thy sanctuary this night, O God,
On Thy sanctuary, O Jesus Christ,
On Thy sanctuary, O Spirit of perfect truth,
The Three who would defend my cause,
Nor turn Their backs upon me....

Spells and incantations British