Explore Arabic traditional proverbsReviewed 2026-09-27
Sense: Verified- English translation
When good people arrive, the wicked disappear.
- Literal wording
When the angels are present, the devils are absent.
- Meaning and lesson
The upright and the corrupt do not belong together.
- When it is used
Used to suggest that good and bad company do not mix.
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