Hvor Vrede blinder, der Sandhed forsvinder. When anger blinds the eyes, truth disappears.
Hvo sig blander med Saader, ham æde Sviin. He who lies down in the wash will be eaten by swine.
Hvo sig selv kildrer, kan lee naar han lyster. He who tickles himself can laugh when he pleases.
Hvo sig selv laster, ham lover ingen Mand. He who speaks ill of himself is praised by no one.
Hvo som bygger efter hver Mands Raad, hans Huus kommer kroget at staae. He who builds according to every man’s advice will have a crooked house.
Hvo som har en god Nabo, har en god Morgen. He who has a good neighbour has a good morning.
Hvo som rædes for Ord, har ei Hierte til Gierning. He who is scared by words, has no heart for deeds.
Hvo som rörer ved Beg, han smitter sig. He that touches pitch defiles himself.
Hvo som Skalken kiender, han kiöber ham ei. He who knows a knave, makes no bid for him.
Hvo som Synden saaer skal höste Skam. He who sows iniquity shall reap shame.