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Sumerian Proverbs - page 4
The chasing away of a younger son from the house of his father is an abomination to Ninurta.
Sumerian Proverb
Good is in the hands. Evil is also in the hands.
Sumerian Proverb
Whatever I say, I will say it twice, and then I will repeat it again.
Sumerian Proverb
The liar is quarrelsome. He always lies. He always slanders. Treacherous! Malicious! Shifty-eyed!
Sumerian Proverb
Although the number of unhappy days is endless, yet life is better than death.
Sumerian Proverb
When a trustworthy boat sets sail, Utu seeks out a trustworthy harbour for it.
Sumerian Proverb
To remove something from its proper place is an abomination to Ninurta.
Sumerian Proverb
A stake, my lord; "hero" is its name.
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
The god of the river ordeal will admire the hearts of those who bear words of truth.
Sumerian Proverb
The voice of the forest kujanun bird is the glory of the tamarisks.
Sumerian Proverb
The voice of the duck is the glory of the marshes.
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.
Sumerian Proverb
The voice of the frog is the glory of the marsh waters.
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!
Sumerian Proverb
Who can compare with justice? It creates life.
Sumerian Proverb
He who has nothing cannot let go of anything.
Sumerian Proverb
To be wealthy and demand more is an abomination to a god.
Sumerian Proverb
Utu, the lord who loves justice, extirpates wickedness and prolongs righteousness.
Sumerian Proverb
When battle approaches, when war arises, the plans of the gods, beloved by the gods, are destroyed.
Sumerian Proverb
One should pay attention to an old man's words. One should submit oneself to his protection.
Sumerian Proverb
A younger brother should honour an older brother. He should treat him with human dignity.
Sumerian Proverb
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