
ProverbWisdom
Biblical origin
With what measure ye mete it shall be measured to you again.
Meaning: Treat others as you wish to be treated; your actions return to you in equal measure.
Where it's from: The Bible, Matthew 7:2
Origin: From the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 7:1–2): "Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again." To mete is to measure out; you will be treated as you treat others.
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