Hvo der vil kjöbe Pölse af Hunden maa give ham Flesk igjen. He who would buy sausage of a dog must give him bacon in exchange.
Hvo der vil smage al Saad, brænder tidt sin Mund. He who tastes every man’s broth, often burns his mouth.
Hvo en anden vil række en Brand, vare sig at han ei brænder sin Haand. Let him who would reach another a brand, beware that he do not burn his own hand.
Hvo höit vil klyve, falder ofte ned. Those who climb high, often have a fall.
Hvo Kjærnen vil æde, skal Nödden bryde. He who would eat the kernel, must crack the nut.
Hvo kommer först til Mölle, faaer först malet. He who comes first to the mill is first served.
Hvo lidet forsmaaer, han bliver sjelden rig. He who despises small things seldom grows rich.
Hvo lidet saaer, lidet faaer. He who sows little, reaps little.
Hvo meget haver af Smörret, han kaster somt i Kaalen. He who has plenty of butter, may put some in his cabbage.
Hvo meget spörger, bliver meget viis. He that inquires much, learns much.