where does the bible say god helps those who help themselves
God helps those who help themselves The phrase is often mistaken as a scriptural quote, though it is not stated verbatim in the Bible.
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Buddhism in Southeast Asia
Matthew 7:7–8 The common English expression "Seek and Ye Shall Find" is derived from this verse.
Eubie Blake If I'd known I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself.
God helps those who help themselves The phrase originated in ancient Greece and may originally have been proverbial. It is illustrated by two of Aesop's Fables and a similar sentiment is found in ancient Greek drama. Although it has been commonly attributed to Benjamin Franklin, the modern English wording appears earlier in Algernon Sidney's work.