Не рой яму другому, сам в неё попадешь
With accent marks:
Не рой я́му друго́му, сам в неё попадёшь.
Translation:
Do not dig a hole for another one, you will fall into it yourself.
Meaning:
This proverb is very old and has its analogues in many languages. It is also found in the text of the Bible.
Its meaning is very clear: do not cause trouble to another one, the circumstances can turn against you.
Other Russian proverbs
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Кабы знал, где упасть, так соломки бы подстелил
If I knew where I would fall, I would lay some straw there.
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Волков бояться – в лес не ходить
Don't go to the woods if afraid of wolves.
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The quieter you go, the further you'll get.
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Fear has big eyes.
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Silent means consent.
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What you will sow, that you will reap.
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Чем дальше в лес, тем больше дров
The further into the forest, the more firewood is there.
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Дарёному коню в зубы не смотрят
Do not look at a given horse's teeth.
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