Den der ikke sparer paa Skillingen, faaer aldrig Daleren. He that does not save pennies, will never have pounds.
Den der jager to Harer af een Busk, faaer sielden nogen af dem. He who hunts two hares from one bush, is not likely to catch either.
Den der tager en Enke med tre Börn, tager fire Tyve. He who marries a widow with three children, marries four thieves.
Den der venter paa död Mands Skoe, kommer længe til at gaae barfodet. He who waits for dead men’s shoes, may have to go long barefoot.
Den der vil have Hunden hængt, siger den bider Faar. He that wants to hang a dog, says that it bites the sheep.
Den Ene jager, den Anden æder Haren. One hunts the hare, and another eats it.
Den ene Ravn hugger ikke Öinene ud paa den Anden. One raven does not peck out another’s eyes.
Den ene Stodder lider ikke at den anden har to Poser. One beggar likes not that another has two wallets.
Den er en Giek sig selv roser, og en Gal sig selv vil laste. He is a fool that praises himself, and he a madman that speaks ill of himself.