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Robert Christy, comp. Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages. 1887.

Spit

He who spits above himself will have it all in his face.Spanish.

Spit in your hand and take better hold.

Spit not against Heaven, ’twill fall back in thy face.

Spit not in the well, you may have to drink its water.

When one spits against the moon it falls back in his face.Bengal.

Who spits against Heaven it falls on his head.French.

Who spits against the wind it fouls his beard.Dutch.