He who speaks about the future lies, even when he tells the truth.

那些谈论未来的人是在说谎，即使他说的是真话。

He who spits up in the air will get it back on his beard.

向空中吐唾沫的，必使唾沫回到他的胡须上。

He who talks about that which does not concern him, will hear something not pleasing to him.

谈论与自己无关的事的，必听不喜悦的话。

He who talks with the Zotty commits a sin against himself.

和佐蒂说话的人是在犯罪。

He who wants to sell his honor will always find a buyer. The garlic complained to the onion, "You stink!" If you count your friend's mistakes, he will desert you. Many wars have been caused by a single word.

想出卖名誉的人总能找到买主。大蒜对洋葱抱怨说:“你真臭!”如果你承认你朋友的错误，他就会抛弃你。许多战争都是由一个词引起的。

He's hardly a sour grape, yet behaves like a raisin.

他不是酸葡萄，但举止却像葡萄干。

Hearsay is not like ocular testimony.

道听途说不像亲眼所见。

Her meat and his meat cannot be cooked together in the (same) pot.

她的肉和他的肉不能放在同一个锅里煮。

Him who makes chaff of himself, the cows will eat.

自取其辱的，牛必吃他的肉。

Him whom goodness cannot mend, evil will not mend.

善不能补，恶也不能补。

His anger is on the edge of his nose.

他的怒气快要发作了。

His beard became grey ; his society (then) became agreeable.

他的胡子变白了;他的社交变得很融洽。

His bread is kneaded and his water is in the jug.

他的面包揉好了，他的水在壶里。

His eye upon the cupboard, his ear towards the crier (of things for sale in the street).

他的眼睛盯着碗柜，他的耳朵听着叫卖(街上出售的东西)的人。

His face cuts off all gain.

他的脸切断了一切利益。