Skindtiig faaer ei söd Mælk uden der er druknet Muus i. The watch-dog does not get sweet milk unless there be drowned mice in it.
Skjorten er Kroppen nærmere end Kiortelen. The shirt is nearer to the body than the coat.
Skov haver Ören, og Mark haver Öien. The forest has ears, and the field has eyes.
Slagt ei meer end du kan salte, eller du faaer sure Stege. Kill no more than you can salt, or you will have tainted meat.
Smaae Börn, smaae Sorger; store Börn, store Sorger. Little children, little sorrows; big children, great sorrows.
Smaae Helgen giöre og Jertegn. Little saints also perform miracles.
Smaae Sorger tale, de store tie. Little sorrows are loud, great ones silent.
Smedebörn rædes ei for gnister. Blacksmith’s children are not afraid of sparks.
Smiger er söd mad, hov den gider ædt. Flattery is sweet food for those who can swallow it.
Smör fordærver ingen Mad, og Lemfældighed skader ingen Sag. Butter spoils no meat, and moderation injures no cause.