పేనుకు పెత్తనమిస్తే తల అంతా కొరికిందట

This proverb is used to describe a situation where an undeserving or small-minded person is given power or responsibility, and they end up causing significant harm or abusing that power. It highlights the dangers of entrusting authority to the wrong person.

Abuse of authority.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where an incompetent, irresponsible, or foolish person is given power or responsibility. Instead of fulfilling their duties, they misuse the opportunity for their own basic instincts or create chaos, much like a buffalo that ignores the sanctity of a river just to wallow in the mud/water.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where an incompetent or mean-spirited person is given power, which they then abuse to cause excessive trouble or chaos. It suggests that giving authority to someone undeserving or petty will only lead to negative consequences.

This proverb is used to describe the consequences of giving responsibility or authority to an unworthy, incompetent, or untrustworthy person. It suggests that such individuals will inevitably misuse their power or cause a mess, as they lack the character or skill to handle the position properly.

This proverb is used to describe the consequences of giving power or responsibility to an incompetent, irresponsible, or foolish person. Instead of using the authority wisely, they act erratically or perform unnecessary and reckless tasks that lead to chaos or waste.

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 highlights a tragic situation where a person might have achieved great power, wealth, or physical strength during their lifetime, yet lacks a family member or a son to perform their funeral rites (specifically lighting the funeral pyre). It is used to describe the irony of being powerful in life but helpless and lonely in death.

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 situation where an undeserving, petty, or small-minded person is given power or authority, and they end up abusing it to cause significant damage or nuisance. It is used to caution against putting incompetent or mean-spirited people in charge.

This proverb is used to describe the consequences of giving power or responsibility to an incompetent, unworthy, or foolish person. Instead of performing the duties properly, such a person will only cause destruction or focus on their base instincts, similar to how a dog given authority over a house would simply ruin the footwear.