A Sharp Tongue Will Cut Off
A sharp tongue will cut off its own head.
The Ungrateful Son Is A Wart On
The ungrateful son is a wart on his father’s face; to leave it is a blemish, to cut it off is pain.
Do Not Cut Down The Tree
Do not cut down the tree that gives you shade.
Measure Twice, Cut But Once
Measure twice, cut but once.
Let Not Your Tongue
Let not your tongue cut your throat.
Measure Three Times And Cut Once
Measure three times and cut once.
Words Cut More Than Swords
Words cut more than swords.
Measure Twice, Cut Once
Measure twice, cut once.
The Straight, Upright Tree Is The First To Be Cut Down
The straight, upright tree is the first to be cut down.
Never Cut What Can Be Untied
Never cut what can be untied.
Useful Trees Are Cut Down First
Useful trees are cut down first.
Do Not Cut The Bough You Are Sitting On
Do not cut the bough you are sitting on.