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.
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Кто рано встаёт, тому бог подает
(lit.) Whoever gets up early, God gives him
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Measure seven times, cut one.
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You can't hide an awl in a bag.
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There is no bad withouth good.
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Live for a century, learn for a century, but die being a fool anyway.
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Time for business, an hour for fun.
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Poor people are inventive.
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