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“Ebry dyay debble help teef; wan dyah Gad wi help watchman.”
Every day the devil helps the thief; one day God will help the watchman.
What does “Ebry dyay debble help teef; wan dyah Gad wi help watchman” mean?
We should not despair when it appears to us that unscrupulous persons continue to take advantage of us with no apparent deterrent.
English translation
Every day the devil helps the thief; one day God will help the watchman.
Literal translation
Every day the devil helps the thief; one day God will help the watchman.
Understanding the expression
We should not despair when it appears to us that unscrupulous persons continue to take advantage of us with no apparent deterrent. God never sleeps, and is fully aware of everything that occurs. He will one day reward the efforts of the faithful.
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Traditional Jamaican proverb