Jamaican proverbs
Jamaican Proverbs119 proverbs“The Hungry belly and the full belly do not walk the same road.”
More Jamaican proverbs
Don’t get involved in things that don’t concern you.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb Things are not always as they seem.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb The chicken, unaware of the danger posed by the hovering hawk, makes merry.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb If you want everything you see, you will eventually lose all.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb When you find yourself in trouble, a child’s shirt fits you.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb What tastes sweet in the mouth burns the belly.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb Shoes alone know if the stocking have holes.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb Don’t let one donkey choke you.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb A good friend is better than money in the pocket.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb Make good manners a regular part of your life.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb When the ashes are cold, even a dog can sleep there.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb Make the best of a bad situation, and be content with what you have.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb Self praise is no recommendation.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb John crow never thinks of making his house until it rains.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb If you spit in the sky, it falls into your eye.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb Have-nots covet what the Haves take for granted.
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