Den skal endnu födes, der kan befalde alle. He is not yet born who can please everybody.
Den skal have en lang Skee, der vil söbe af Fad med Fanden. He needs a long spoon that would eat out of the same dish with the devil.
Den skal have meget Meel der vil stoppe alle Munde. He must have much meal who would stop all mouths.
Den skal have rene Fingre som en andens Næse vil snyde. He must have clean fingers who would blow another’s nose.
Den skal see ilde ud, som skal kyse Fanden. He must be ill-favoured who scares the devil.
Den skal sig selv love, der haver onde Grander. He who has bad neighbours is fain to praise himself.
Den skal staae paa et höit Bierg, der skal see sin Skiebne til Ende. He must stand high that would see the end of his own destiny.
Den skal staae tidlig op, der vil giöre alle tilpas. He had need rise betimes who would please everybody.
Den skal være en klog Vært, som vil tage Fanden i Herberge. He must be a clever host that would take the devil into his hostelry.
Den som ei vil lyde Fader, faaer vel at lyde Stivfader. He who will not obey father, will have to obey stepfather.