Tiden er ei bunden ved Pæl, som Hest ved Krybbe. Time is not tied to a post, like a horse to the manger.
Tidt er Gift og Galde under Honningtale. Honeyed speech often conceals poison and gall.
Tidt er vanskabt Sind under fagert Skind. A fair skin often covers a crooked mind.
Tidt faaer man det Tungt paa sin Ryg, som man tog let paa sin Samvittighed. You may often feel that heavily on your back which you took lightly on your conscience.
Tidt forer man Sandheds Kaabe med Lögn. Truth’s cloak is often lined with lies.
Tidt gaaer Retten frem som Pungen veier til. Justice oft leans to the side where the purse pulls.
Tidt meder man ei did som man vil skyde. A man does not always aim at what he means to hit.
Tidt nok galer Hanen uden Seir. The cock often crows without a victory.
Tidt vil den du sætter paa din Axel, sidde paa dit Hoved. He that you seat upon your shoulder will often try to get upon your head.
Tiende Mands Ord komme ei til Tinge. A silent man’s words are not brought into court.