ఎల్లయ్యకు ఎడ్లు లేవు, మల్లయ్యకు బండి లేదు, తెల్లవార్లూ బాడుగే.

This proverb is used to describe the consequences of giving power to a cruel or incompetent person. Just as a scorpion's nature is to sting, a malicious person will misuse their newfound authority to harass others or cause harm without restraint.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a lot of effort, drama, or elaborate processes are undertaken, but the end result is exactly the same as the starting point or as mediocre as before. It signifies a futile or redundant exercise that fails to bring about any real change or superior outcome.

This proverb describes opportunistic behavior and ingratitude. It is used to refer to people who show great respect or flattery toward someone as long as they need a favor, but immediately disregard or insult that person once their objective is achieved.

This proverb describes the behavior of ungrateful people who show great respect and humility toward someone as long as they need a favor, but immediately become dismissive or disrespectful once their purpose is served. It is used to criticize opportunistic behavior and lack of gratitude.

This expression is used to describe a situation where resources are poorly distributed or complementary assets are missing. It highlights a scenario where everyone lacks what is necessary to complete a task, emphasizing mutual deficiency or a lack of coordination where one person has land but no cattle, and another has strength but no helpers.

This proverb describes the consequences of giving power or responsibility to a wicked or incompetent person. Just as a scorpion's nature is to sting, a malicious person will misuse their authority to cause constant harm or trouble to others once they are in control.

Applied to the abuse of authority by evil persons.

This proverb describes a state of total chaos or lawlessness. It is used when neither the supernatural forces (or those in power) act with wisdom, nor do the common people show any discipline or restraint, leading to a situation where there is no order.

This expression refers to a situation where someone gives an irrelevant or unrelated answer to a specific question. It is often used to describe a person who is absent-minded or dodging a point by talking about something completely different, similar to the English phrase 'talking at cross-purposes'.

This proverb is used to criticize someone who overuses or exploits a favorable situation or a piece of luck to an irrational or dangerous extent. It highlights the foolishness of losing one's sense of caution or proportion just because circumstances seem positive.

This proverb suggests that laws and regulations are often not applied to the powerful or influential. Just as the cattle of kings were exempt from being impounded for straying into others' fields, high-status individuals often escape punishment or consequences that common people would face.