Giɗo debbo mo nyamaaki yarataamo lekke.

The lover of a sick man’s wife does not take medicine to him.

In the traditional proverb, there is caution against acting in ways that aid/give an opponent advantage.

• Postproverbial: Giɗo debbo mo nyamaaki wadaamo du aa i.
  Translation: The lover of a sick man’s wife does not pray for his recovery.
  

Nigeria (Fulbe)

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