Meaning of the word "God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb" in English
What does "God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb
US /ɡɑːd ˈtempərz ðə wɪnd tuː ðə ʃɔːrn læm/
UK /ɡɒd ˈtempəz ðə wɪnd tuː ðə ʃɔːn læm/
Idiom
God or fate softens the suffering of those who are already vulnerable or in a weak state
Example:
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After losing her job and her home, she found a kind family to stay with; truly, God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb.
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Even in his darkest hour, help arrived unexpectedly, as if God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb.