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На Бога надейся, а сам не плошай
People that want to get some thing done must rely on themselves and do it. See Бог-то Бог, да и сам не будь плох (Б)
Var.: На Бога уповай, а сам не плошай
Cf: Fortune helps them that help themselves (Am., Br.). God helps those who help themselves (Am., Br.). God reaches us good things by our own hands (Br.). Help yourself and heaven will help you (Am.). Lie not in the mire and say "God help" (Br.). Lord helps those who help themselves (Br.). The Lord helps those who help themselves (Am.). Pray to God, but keep hammering (Am.). Pray to God, but keep the hammer going (Br.). Pray to God, sailor, but pull for the shore (Br.). Put your trust in God, but keep your powder dry (Am., Br.). Self-help is the best help (Am.). Self is the best servant (Am.)

Русско-английский словарь пословиц и поговорок. . 2013.