船の脚見んより人の足見よ

Reading
ふねのあしみんよりひとのあしみよ
English
To help others, you must first help yourself
Notes
Don't look見 at the boat's船 legs脚 (speed), look見 at a person's人 legs足 (be mindful of your situation and means of escape)
Origin
proverbsKotoKen 2