Han kommer ei til Skov der ræddes for hver Busk. He will never get into the wood who starts at every bush.
Han kommer og frem, der ager med Stude. Even he gets on who is drawn by oxen.
Han kom tidlig nok, der blev hængt ved Lys. He came time enough who was hung by candlelight.
Han maae have Skaden, som har sögt den. He that courts injury will obtain it.
Han raader for Sækken, der sidder paa den. He has command of the sack who is seated on it.
Han skal have Fingre af Jern, som Fanden vil flaae. He must have iron fingers who would flay the devil.
Han skal have meget Smör, som skal stoppe hver Mands Mund. He must have plenty of butter, who would stop everybody’s mouth.
Han skal see grandt til, der Sanden skal sige. He must keep a sharp look-out who would speak the truth.
Han skal skrige höit, som vil skræmme Fanden. He must cry loud who would scare the devil.
Han skal være skiær som en anden vil skielde. He must be pure who would blame another.