Længe lever truet Mand, om han fanger Bröd. A threatened man lives long, if he can get bread.
Lad Barn have sin Villie, da græder det ei. Let a child have its will, and it will not cry.
Lad den blive ved Aaren, som har lært at roe. Let him stay at the oar who has learnt to row.
Lad din Hustru have den stakkede Kniv, og hav selv den lange. Give your wife the short knife, and keep the long one for yourself.
Lad Hund til Honningtrug, da springer han i med baade Been. Let a dog get at a dish of honey, and he will jump in with both legs.
Lands Skik, er Lands Hæder. National customs are national honours.
Langt fra Öine snart af Sinde. Out of sight, out of mind.
Lastelig er, at flye for en levende Fjende, og at skjelde den döde. It is discreditable to fly from a living enemy, or to abuse a dead one.
Lediggang er Fandens Hovedpude. Idleness is the devil’s bolster.