You play with a snake and call it a worm.
More Yemeni Proverbs:
Pity the stranger, even if he is rich.Yemeni
If you give people nuts, you'll get shells thrown at you.
Yemeni
If the time has passed, there is no point in preparing.
Yemeni
It is better to wear mended clothes than being without clothes or bare.
Yemeni
To have a clear tongue is better than having goods which you can't manage well.
Yemeni