Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginnings of my
strength, the excellency of dignity, and the read more

Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginnings of my
strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:
Unstable as water, thou shalt not excel; because thou wentest up
to thy father's bed; then defiledst thou it: he went up to my
couch.

Water which is too pure has no fish

Water which is too pure has no fish

Fire, water and government know nothing of mercy.

Fire, water and government know nothing of mercy.

There is no small pleasure in sweet water.
[Lat., Est in aqua dulci non invidiosa voluptas.]

There is no small pleasure in sweet water.
[Lat., Est in aqua dulci non invidiosa voluptas.]

If you wish to drown, do not torture yourself with shallow water.

If you wish to drown, do not torture yourself with shallow water.

The rising world of waters dark and deep.

The rising world of waters dark and deep.

A cup of cold Adam from the next purling stream.

A cup of cold Adam from the next purling stream.

A Rechabite poor Will must live,
And drink of Adam's ale.

A Rechabite poor Will must live,
And drink of Adam's ale.

Water is the only drink for a wise man.

Water is the only drink for a wise man.