Русские выражения связанные с Богом - Russian expressions related to God

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Бог правду видит, да не скоро скажет.
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The mills of God grind slowly.
It literally means "God sees the truth, but won't tell soon".
Бережёного Бог бережёт.
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Well, better safe than sorry.
It literally means "God takes care of those who are careful".
Богу молись, а добра-ума держись.
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Trust in God, but steer away from the rocks.
It literally means "pray to God, but hold on to your good mind".
Бог дал, Бог и взял.
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The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away.
Remember that Russians are God-fearing people, even if their faith is imbued with a perception of soul and spirituality.
The literal translation would be "God gave, God took back".
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