Guess the Proverb
Not everything that feels good is good for you
Key Word: sweet
What sweet nanny goat a guh run him belly
I was a sword-toting fisherman, taking ears and defending my friends
Who is Peter?
"Put it on my head"
What is "Things Jamaican parents say when you ask them where to put something?"
"I am under the rock...."
"The rock is higher than I, Jehovah hide me, I am under the rock"
In desperate situations, you will accept anything that helps
Key Word: trouble
When trouble tek yuh, pickney shut fit yuh
I made gallows to hang someone I did not like, and ended up being the one to die there
Who is Haman?
"Yuh tink me did born yessideh?"
What is "What Jamaica parents say when they know you are lying or being sneaky?"
"It soon be done...."
"....All my troubles and trials."
Stay out of matters that don't concern you
Key Word: business
Cockroach nuh business inna fowl fight
I tricked my husband into blessing my younger son
Who is Rebekah?
"Guh look a wuk"
What is what they say when they think you are idling and asking for money
"Jesus, Jesus, oh..."
"...what a wonderful child."
Always stay ready, preparation is the key to success
Key Word: tail
Cow nevah know the use ah him tail tillfly tek him
My axe head floated after falling in the water.
Who is Elisha?
"If I lick yuh, yuh fenney"
What is what you get as a threat to change bad behaviour?
"Jamaica we will always, in hour of thy name......"
".....work steadfastly and wisely, and never bring thee shame"
If you cannot reach the one you are looking for, you will just find someone associated with them
Key Word: ketch
If uh cyaan ketch quakuh, yuh ketch him shut
I killed the leader of the Canaanite army
Who is Jael?
"Suh yaah smell yuhself now??"
What is what a parent would say if their child is showing too much attitude, like they are bigger than the rules?
"Salvation to impart..."
"...You ask me how I know He lives, He liiiiivvveess, withiiiiiiiin my heeaart."