Woe Proverbs - page 2

The stone fell on the pitcher? Woe to the pitcher. The pitcher fell on the stone? Woe to the pitcher. (Jewish Proverb)
He said: "Woe!" and the boat sank with him. He said: "Alas!" and the rudder broke. The young man said: "Ah god!" and the boat reached its destination. View proverb
Sumerian Proverb
When the cook is roasting for the butler, woe to the master's wine-cask. View proverb
Danish Proverb
Woe to him who fails in his obligations. • He is a sorry wretch who fails to keep his bonds. View proverb
Irish Proverb
Woe to him whose betrayer sits at his table. View proverb
Irish Proverb
Woe to the house where the hen crows and the rooster is still. View proverb
Spanish Proverb