The Bible and the English Language "The blind leading the blind" "Out of the mouth of babes" "A fly in the ointment" "No rest for the wicked" "You are the salt of the earth" "A wolf in sheep's clothing" "By the skin of your teeth" "Physician, heal thyself" "The writing is on the wall" "A leopard cannot change his spots" "Turn the other cheek" "Faith can move mountains" "You reap what you sow" Have you ever heard a native English speaker use these expressions and wonder what they meant? All of them come from the Bible as translated from the original languages (Hebrew and Greek) into English over 400 years ago. The influence of the Bible can be seen in that these sayings are still popular today! Many famous persons throughout history, such as Isaac Newton and Abraham Lincoln, have appreciated the educational value of the Bible. So why not try using the Bible and Bible textbooks to improve your English? Who knows, maybe your "faith will move mountains"?