Proverbs and Quotations

Apple of My Eye

See if you can imagine an appropriate situation for these phrases, all taken from the English Bible published in 1611 and all still used in everyday speech.

51. A prophet is not without honour save in his own country [and in his own house].

Matthew 13:57

52. A thorn in the flesh.

2 Corinthians 12:7

53. Good will toward men.

Luke 2:14

54. The half was not told me.

1 Kings 10:7

55. A burden unto me.

2 Samuel 15:33

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