When the devil is old he turns hermit.

魔鬼老了就变成隐士。

When the fox preaches, take care of yourselves, hens.

狐狸说教时，母鸡们要当心。

When the lion is dead the hares jump upon his carcase.

狮子死了，野兔就跳上它的尸体。

When the lion's skin falls short, piece it out with that of the fox.

当狮子的皮短了，就用狐狸的皮把它剥下来。

When the millers are making an uproar, do you tie up your sacks.

磨坊主喧嚷的时候，你们捆上口袋没有。

When the ship has sunk everyone knows how she might have been saved.

当船沉没时，每个人都知道她可能是怎么得救的。

When the sun is highest it casts the least shadow.

当太阳最高的时候，它投下最少的影子。

When the sun shines on thee, thou needest not care for the moon.

当太阳照在你身上时，你不需要关心月亮。

When the tree is down every one runs to it with a hatchet to cut wood.

当树倒下来时，每个人都拿着斧头跑过去砍木头。

When the will is prompt the legs are nimble.

意志敏捷，双腿敏捷。

When the wind is in the east, 'tis neither good for man nor beast.

风从东边吹来，对人与牲畜都不好。

When the wind serves, all aid.

风起作用时，一切都有帮助。

When the wine's in the wit's out.

酒后吐真言。

When there is a fire in the neighbourhood carry water to your own house.

当附近发生火灾时，把水送到你自己的房子里。

When there is little bread at table put plenty on your plate.

当桌上的面包不多时，在盘子里放很多。