Der gaae mange Ord i en Sæk. It takes many words to fill a sack.
Der hörer Lykke til at fange Harer med Tromme. You must have good luck to catch hares with a drum.
Der hörer mere til Dands end et Par Kork Skoe. A pair of light shoes is not all that is needed for dancing.
Der hörer Styrke til at drage om Reb med sin Overmand. You must be strong to pull a rope against a stronger.
Der hvor Forstanden slipper, tager Lykken ved. When wisdom fails, luck helps.
Der hvor Lov slipper bör Hæder at möde. Where law lacks, honour should eke it out.
Der kommer ingen Klogskab ud, hvor ingen er inde. Where there is no wit within no wit will come out.
Der kommer ofte Ild i Spotterens Huus. The scoffer’s own house is often on fire.
Der löber meget Vand i Dammen, medens Mölleren sover. Much water runs by while the miller sleeps.