You reap what you sow

Meaning: Your actions determine your outcomes.

Origin: Biblical origin (Galatians 6:7), ancient concept found across cultures.

Translations

• French: On récolte ce qu'on sème (literally: You harvest what you sow)
• Spanish: Quien siembra vientos, recoge tempestades (literally: Who sows winds, reaps storms)
• Japanese: 自業自得 (Jigō jitoku) (literally: One's own karma, one's own reward)

More proverbs about Morality

• An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind — Revenge only creates more suffering.
• Do unto others as you would have them do unto you — Treat people the way you want to be treated.
• Don't bite the hand that feeds you — Don't harm those who help you.
• People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones — Don't criticize others if you have the same faults.
• The road to hell is paved with good intentions — Good plans are worthless without follow-through.
• The truth shall set you free — Honesty and truth lead to liberation.

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