Man skal tude med de Ulve man er iblandt. You must howl with the wolves when you are among them.
Man skal Vidien vride medens hun er ung. Bend the willow while it is young.
Man prædike aldrig saa længe for Ulv, han siger dog Lam ad Aften. You may preach ever so long to the wolf, he will nevertheless call for lamb before night.
Man tör ei ved at hænge Klokke paa Giekken, han ringer sig nok selv. There is no need to fasten a bell to a fool, he is sure to tell his own tale.
Mæt Mave roser Fasten. A full stomach praises Lent.
Medens græsset groer döer Horsemoder. While the grass is growing the mare dies.
Medens Hundene veire, löber Haren ad Skoven. While the dogs yelp, the hare flies to the wood.
Med Lov skal man Land bygge. With law must the land be built.
Med Ondt skal Ondt fordrives. Evil must be driven out by evil.
Med Ræv skal man Ræv fange. Set a fox to catch a fox.