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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За двумя зайцами погонишься – ни одного не поймаешь
If you are chasing two hares at once, you won’t catch a single one.
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В здоровом теле – здоровый дух
In a healthy body, healthy mind.
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Кто рано встаёт, тому бог подает
(lit.) Whoever gets up early, God gives him
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Eggs don't teach the chicken.
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Patience and labor will grind everything.
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Fear has big eyes.
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The beauty of a debt is its payment
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The best is the enemy of the good.
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