Rigdom har Sorg, og Armod har Tryghed. Riches breed care, poverty is safe.
Rigdom og Gunst gaaer for Visdom og Kunst. Riches and favour go before wisdom and art.
Rig Hustru er Trættetynder. A rich wife is a source of quarrel.
Riig Enkes Taarer törres snart. The rich widow’s tears soon dry.
Riis er bedre end Rævesvands. A rod is better than a fox’s brush.
Ringe Mistanke kan spilde godt Rygte. A slight suspicion may destroy a good repute.
Roes Ganten saa faaer du gavn af ham. Praise a fool, and you may make him useful.
Runde Hænder gjöre mange Venner. Liberal hands make many friends.
Rust æder Jern og Avind æder sig selv. Rust consumes iron, and envy consumes itself.
Rygtet kommer för til Byes end Manden. A man’s character reaches town before his person.