A thread will tie an honest man better than a chain a rogue.
More Scottish Proverbs:
It's a sad house where the hen crows louder than the cock.Scottish
He who would enjoy the fruit must not spoil the blossoms.
Scottish
Charity begins at home, but shouldn't end there.
Scottish
Egotism is an alphabet of one letter.
Scottish
Keep a thing seven years and you'll find a use for it.
Scottish
Better half hanged than ill married.
Scottish