Sqvalder drukner for god Kones Dör. Slander expires at a good woman’s door.
Stagrende Mand skal sig ved Kiep stöde. A tottering man must lean upon a staff.
Stakkarl er Staadder værst, naar han Magt fanger. No one so hard upon the poor as the pauper who has got into power.
Stakket er Höneflu, uden Hane fluer med. The hen flies not far unless the cock flies with her.
Stakket Hör giver og lang Traad. Short flax makes long thread.
Stakket Hund, kuldet Ko, og liden Mand ere gierne hovmodige. A little dog, a cow without horns, and a short man, are generally proud.
Stakket Lyst har tidt lang anger. Short pleasure often brings long repentance.
Stærke Mands Spil er kranke Mands Död. What is play to the strong is death to the weak.
Store Drikke, og lang Morgensövn, gjöre snart fattig. Deep draughts, and long morning slumbers, soon make a man poor.