Can a Spanish speaker please help?

[Ranes]

I'm drinking with a mate and listening to some excellent Manu Chao, and there's a Spanish line from the sleeve notes my (half) Spanish-speaking friend is having a little difficulty with. Your assistance would be appreciated.

Ta.

Er... edit (lol): "Que los hermanos esten unidos, esa es la ley primera. Tengan union verdadera en cualquier tiempo que fuera, porque si entre ellos se pelean, los devoran los de afuera."

Ahem. Thanks.

 

[Cheiromancer]

I'm drinking with a mate and listening to some excellent Manu Chao, and there's a Spanish line from the sleeve notes my (half) Spanish-speaking friend is having a little difficulty with. Your assistance would be appreciated.

Ta.

Er... edit (lol): "Que los hermanos esten unidos, esa es la ley primera. Tengan union verdadera en cualquier tiempo que fuera, porque si entre ellos se pelean, los devoran los de afuera."

Ahem. Thanks.

"The first law is that brothers be united. They must have a true union at all times, for if they fight among themselves, those outside will devour them."

 

[Ranes]

Cheiromancer, thank you very much! (Muchas gracias.) My friend's translation caught most of the gist of it but you've clarified enormously. Salud.