Di older di moon di brighter it shine

Definition

Wisdom comes with age.

Wah nuh kill yuh fatten yuh

Definition

Whatever hardships you face will strengthen you in the end.

Fingah never seh look ya, him seh look deh

Definition

Some people always point out other's faults but never their own.

Every tub haffi siddung pan him own battam

Definition

Everyone has to take responsibility for their own actions.

Alligator nuh fi call hag mout lang

Definition

Don't highlight other people's flaws when you may have the same.

If yuh nuh guh unda fowl coob, fowl caan shit pan yuh

Definition

You can't be taken advantage of unless you place yourself in a position to be exploited or abused.

Dawg say 'if him did have money', him woulda buy flea

Definition

Some people will use their money to buy all kinds of useless things.

Good fren betta dan pocket money

Definition

It's better to have good friends than lots of money.

countah

Definition
noun Counter.

Saltfish deh pan countah a wait pan bread an buttah

Definition

Some people wait around for opportunity rather than going out to get it.

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