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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В чужой монастырь со своим уставом не ходят
Don't bring your set of rules in a foreign monastery
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When I eat I am deaf and mute.
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Fear has big eyes.
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Оne can not see the wood for the trees.
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You can't spoil the porridge with butter.
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Не так страшен чёрт, как его малюют
The demon is not as scary as he is depicted.
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Being a guest is good, but being at home is better.
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What you will sow, that you will reap.
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