Gülme komşuna, gelir başına
Don't mock others' misfortunes; you might face the same
Literal translationDon't laugh at your neighbor, it will come to you
Usage contextEmphasizes karma and empathy in Turkish culture
Frequencycommon
Example
Onun başına gelene gülme, gülme komşuna gelir başına.Modern usage
Very common warning against schadenfreude
Similar English proverb
He who laughs last laughs best / Don't count your chickens before they hatch