Hvo der staaer höit, den seer man vidt. He who stands high is seen from afar.
Hvo der staaer Vedhuggeren nær, faaer en Spaan i Hovedet. He who stands near the woodcutter is likely to be hit by a splinter.
Hvo der tager Barnet ved Haanden tager Moderen ved Hjertet. He who takes the child by the hand, takes the mother by the heart.
Hvo der vil æde Kjernen, faae bryde Skallen. He who would eat the kernel, must crack the shell.
Hvo der vil binde for en andens Mund, skal först snöre for sin egen. He who would close another man’s mouth, should first tie up his own.
Hvo der vil have god Kaal, faaer at koste den. He who would have good cabbage, must pay its price.
Hvo der vil have godt af Ilden maa taale Rögen. He who would enjoy the fire must bear the smoke.
Hvo der vil have Hunden hængt, finder nok et Reb. He that wants to hang a dog, is sure to find a rope.
Hvo der vil Honning slikke, maa ikke ræddes for Bier. He who would steal honey, must not be afraid of bees.