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Jamaican Proverbs - “To Di Worl”
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“De house wha’ shelta yuh when a rain, yuh fe look fe ‘im when sun hot”
Filed under RelationshipsJan 11De house wha’ shelta yuh when a rain, yuh fe look fe ‘im when sun hot
Translation: The house that shelters you in the rain, you should look for it when the sun is hot
Meaning: Look out for those that helped you out in hard times, and return the favour if needed
3 Responses to ““De house wha’ shelta yuh when a rain, yuh fe look fe ‘im when sun hot””
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There is a Biblical Proverb that is similar. Something like: “When you’re neighbor comes by today for something you can give, don’t tell him to come back tomorrow”.
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Cherryl said on January 23rd, 2010 at 12:35 am
Especially if he assisted you when you came looking for help!
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Janice said on May 8th, 2010 at 2:22 am
I like this one
