Original text:
Like a tiger, it can edge wood, like a pony, it can't bend over.
But knowing that the empty rat hole has no intention of serving fish.
A cat looks like a tiger, but it can climb trees. Like a pony, you don't need to pull a cart. Once you know the mouse's nest, you won't care about eating fish.
Thirty-nine Ancient Songs: A Taoist Interpretation
Original text:
Since last night, Chai Men is still open.
Cats scratching mice attract dogs to bark.
Last night, the moon was bright, as if Chai Men had not been closed. The cat caught mice there, which caused the dog to roar.
Another Trial of Cats Tang Dynasty: Pei Wei
Original text:
Cats don't know the Lord, but they beat mice at home.
These two families don't have to fight. They will fight Pei Wei in the future.
The cat doesn't know the owner of this house, so she goes home to catch mice. There is no need for these two families to argue. They will fight with Pei Wei in the future.
Give a cat to Song Dynasty: Lu You
Original text:
If we don't break up, there will be fish meal.
Seeing that you can finally sleep well every day, why bother to go back and forth?
You won't be blamed for not catching mice well. Fish and rice will be given to you on time. Look at you after a day's sleep. What made you go and come back?