Meaning: This is a mouth — how can it be trusted?

Context: Words can deceive — judge by actions

Meaning: A living mouth speaks, and dogs bark

Context: Expression is natural; silence often means fear

Meaning: A sweet hand is better than a sweet tongue

Context: Kind actions outweigh kind words

Meaning: A present mouth needs no interpreter

Context: Speak for yourself — don't rely on others to represent you

Meaning: A broken mouth never returns to its shape

Context: Words, once spoken, cannot be taken back

Meaning: Even a talking mouth must rest

Context: Know when to stop — wisdom is in moderation

Meaning: A closed mouth is gold

Context: Silence is valuable; think before speaking

Meaning: Speak like a nobleman or let your cattle graze for you

Context: Either speak wisely or stay silent — dignity in restraint

Meaning: A tongue that isn't yours cannot be restrained

Context: You can't control what you don't understand

Meaning: You can't call someone silent for not speaking your tongue

Context: Respect linguistic differences — silence isn't ignorance

Meaning: A language you don't know could make you insult your father

Context: Ignorance of language leads to mistakes — learn before you speak

Meaning: A silent mouth doesn't feed a guest

Context: Speak up for your needs — silence yields nothing

Meaning: The world belongs to the one who pretends not to hear

Context: Silence and patience often win over loudness

Meaning: When you call for peace, don't invite disaster

Context: Wishing for peace doesn't mean ignoring threats

Meaning: The ear suffers, the eye is protected

Context: Some parts endure pain to protect what's more valuable — sacrifice is necessary

Meaning: Sheep are spared from fire

Context: The innocent should not suffer for others' faults

Meaning: Borrowed livestock never prospers

Context: Borrowed things lack blessing — rely on what's your own

Meaning: Herding is a shared responsibility

Context: Cooperation is key to success and safety

Meaning: Shepherds never forget each other's help

Context: Those who share hardship remain loyal to one another

Meaning: Sheep reject lies but do not punish them

Context: Good people dislike lies but often tolerate them silently