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live by the sword, die by the sword in Russian

live by the sword, die by the sword in Russian is кто с мечо́м к нам придёт, тот от меча́ и поги́бнет, подня́вший меч от меча́ и поги́бнет.

live by the sword, die by the sword in Russian

кто с мечо́м к нам придёт, тот от меча́ и поги́бнет
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Pronounced: kto s mechom k nam pridyot, tot ot mecha i pogibnet
One who uses violence can expect a violent response; it is better to try to use peaceful means wherever possible.
подня́вший меч от меча́ и поги́бнет
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Pronounced: podnyavshiy mech ot mecha i pogibnet
One who uses violence can expect a violent response; it is better to try to use peaceful means wherever possible.
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What is "live by the sword, die by the sword" in Russian?

"live by the sword, die by the sword" in Russian is кто с мечо́м к нам придёт, тот от меча́ и поги́бнет, подня́вший меч от меча́ и поги́бнет.

How do you pronounce кто с мечо́м к нам придёт, тот от меча́ и поги́бнет?

"live by the sword, die by the sword" in Russian is кто с мечо́м к нам придёт, тот от меча́ и поги́бнет, pronounced "kto s mechom k nam pridyot, tot ot mecha i pogibnet".

Are there other ways to say "live by the sword, die by the sword" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "live by the sword, die by the sword": кто с мечо́м к нам придёт, тот от меча́ и поги́бнет, подня́вший меч от меча́ и поги́бнет.

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