A word before is worth two behinde.
More Scottish Proverbs:
Many Aunts, many Eames, many kin, and few friends.Scottish
If I may not keep geese, I shall keep gesline.
Scottish
The best mirror is a friend's eye.
Scottish
Open confession is good for the soul.
Scottish
Ye would doe little for God, and the Devil were dead.
Scottish
Praise the fine day in the evening.
Scottish