Pearls before swine

Meaning: Giving something valuable to those who can't appreciate it.

Origin: Biblical proverb from Matthew 7:6.

Translations

• French: Jeter des perles aux pourceaux (literally: To throw pearls to swine)
• Spanish: Echar margaritas a los cerdos (literally: To throw daisies to pigs)
• Japanese: 豚に真珠 (Buta ni shinju) (literally: Pearls to a pig)

More proverbs about Wisdom

• Hindsight is 20/20 — Past decisions are always clearer in retrospect.
• Let sleeping dogs lie — Don't stir up trouble that has settled down.
• An apple a day keeps the doctor away — Regular healthy habits prevent illness.
• There's method in the madness — Apparent chaos may have an underlying purpose.
• The devil is in the details — Small details can cause major problems.
• All good things must come to an end — Nothing pleasant lasts forever.

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