الجار قبل الدار

“The neighbor before the house.”

Choose your neighbors before you choose your house — community matters more than property.

العين ما بتعلى عن الحاجب

“The eye does not rise above the eyebrow.”

Know your place and respect the natural order; humility keeps a person grounded.

اللي بيته من زجاج ما يرشق الناس بالحجار

“He whose house is made of glass should not throw stones at people.”

Do not criticize others for faults you share yourself.

القرد بعين أمه غزال

“In his mother's eyes, the monkey is a gazelle.”

A parent's love makes them blind to their child's flaws.

يا ما تحت السواهي دواهي

“How many disasters lie beneath calm waters.”

A peaceful surface can hide serious trouble; do not judge by appearances alone.

الديك الفصيح من البيضة بيصيح

“The eloquent rooster crows from inside the egg.”

True talent reveals itself from an early age.