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

Context: Respect linguistic differences — silence isn't ignorance

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

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

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

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

Meaning: A closed mouth is gold

Context: Silence is valuable; think before speaking

Meaning: Even a talking mouth must rest

Context: Know when to stop — wisdom is in moderation

Meaning: A broken mouth never returns to its shape

Context: Words, once spoken, cannot be taken back

Meaning: A present mouth needs no interpreter

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

Meaning: A sweet hand is better than a sweet tongue

Context: Kind actions outweigh kind words

Meaning: A living mouth speaks, and dogs bark

Context: Expression is natural; silence often means fear

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

Context: Words can deceive — judge by actions

Meaning: A mouth that has eaten should show shame

Context: Be grateful and humble when helped

Meaning: Four greedy hands are worse than drought

Context: Greed brings ruin faster than hardship

Meaning: You can't combine: I'll marry, I'll be married, I'll take camels, and I'll buy a donkey

Context: Contradictory intentions cannot exist together

Meaning: Four truths — life is spirit, the soul is precious, hate is fire, revenge is bitter

Context: Reminds us of life's values and consequences

Meaning: A living mouth is sharper than a spear

Context: Words can wound more deeply than weapons

Meaning: Speak to one in the same tone you brought them

Context: Treat others as they treat you — fairness in communication

Meaning: If your tongue binds you and can't release you, only God can

Context: Once words cause harm, only divine mercy can undo them

Meaning: The mouth that says "fire" doesn't burn

Context: Saying is easier than doing — action proves worth

Meaning: Bad speech takes peace away but adds nothing to war

Context: Rudeness destroys harmony but gains nothing