"by their fruits you will know them" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [English]

Etymology: Adapted from the Bible verse Matthew 7:16. Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} by their fruits you will know them
  1. One is able to identify and recognize the true nature of someone or something by their deeds or actions. Wikipedia link: Matthew 7:16 Related terms: actions speak louder than words, facts speak louder than words Translations (Translations): på deres frugter kan i kende dem (Danish), hedelmistään puu tunnetaan (Finnish), poznacie ich po ich owocach (Polish), por sus frutos los conoceréis (Spanish)
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