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“ ഓടാമ്പലും സാക്ഷായും കൂടെ എന്തിനു”
English Translation:
Why have both a sliding latch bolt and a heavy padlock hasp on the same door? (Redundant precautions; piling on unnecessary safeguards where one is more than enough.)

“ ഉലുന്തന്റെമുതൽ ഉറുമ്പുണ്ടുപോകും”
English Translation:
The hoarded wealth of a miser is devoured by ants. (Selfish hoarders never enjoy their riches; neglect and decay consume what was withheld from others.)

“ ഒരുവീട്ടിൽ രണ്ടുപെണ്ണം ഒരുകൂട്ടിൽ രണ്ടുനരിയും ഒരുപോലെ”
English Translation:
Two rival mistresses in one house are like two leopards in a single cage. (Conflicting authorities under one roof lead to inevitable, vicious strife.)