Imbuki ya lusumo lunulo ihoyelile ningi o ndimu yose yose iyo ilinhanda. Uningi o ndimu yiniyo agatumilaga masala mingi uguilinga indimu yiniyo mpaga oipuja kunguno adadulile uguipuja bho guibhulugutila sagala. Uweyi agayizaga bho chiza chiza, haho itali kule kunguno idulule gunemaja ulu wiyegela sagala sagala. Hunagwene agayombaga giki, “inhanda igapugijiyagwa kule.”

Ulusumo lunulo lugalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo adebhile ugwikala chiza nu munhu unshilimu umukikalile kakwe. Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agahoyaga nu munhu unshilimu bho gutumila masala mingi ayo gagang’wambilijaga ugwikala chiza nanghwe, nulu gunanda jiloko kunguno ya witegeleja bhokwe bhunubho umuwikaji bhokwe. Uweyi agikalaga bho mholele nu munhu unshilimu ng’wunuyo, kunguno ya witegeleja bhokwe bhunubho, umukikalile kakwe kenako.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agikolaga nu ningi o ndimu uyo agatumila masala mingi mpaga wipuja bho kule indimu inhanda yiniyo, kunguno nuweyi agatumilaga masala mingi mpaga wikala chiza nu munhu unshilimu ng’wunuyo, umuwikaji bhokwe. Hunagwene agayombaga giki, “inhanda igapugijiyagwa kule.”

Ulusumo lunulo lolanga bhanhu higulya ya gubhiza na witegeleja bho gubhambilija ugutumama milimo yabho na gwikala chiza na bhanhu, kugiki bhadule kupandika matwajo mingi umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho.

Luka 16:1-8.

KISWAHILI: MJANJA HUNASWA KWA MBALI.

Chanzo cha methali hiyo huongelea mwindaji wa mnyama yeyote yule ambaye ni mjanja. Mwindaji wa mnyama huyo hutumia akili nyingi za kumwinda mnyama huyo mpaka anafanikiwa kumnasa kwa sababu hawezi kumnasa kwa kumuijia hovyo. Yeye humwendea polepole akiwa mbali kwa sababu mnyama huyo anaweza hata kumjeruhi akimwendea hovyo. Ndiyo maana yeye husema kwamba, “mjanja hunaswa kwa mbali.”

Methali hiyo, hulinganishwa kwa mtu yule anayeelewa kuishi vizuri na mtu mjanja, katika maisha yake. Mtu huyo, huongea na mtu mjanza kwa kutumia akili nyingi ambazo humsaidia katika kuishi naye vizuri hata hufikia hatua ya kumuazima vitu, kwa sababu ya umakini wake huo, maishani mwake. Yeye huishi kwa amani na mtu mjanja kwa sababu ya umakini wake huo katika maisha yake.

Mtu huyo, hufanana na yule mwindaji aliyetumia akili nyingi mpaka akamnasa kwa mbali mnyama mjanja, kwa sababu naye hutumia akili nyingi mpaka anaweza kuishi vizuri na mtu mjanja, maishani mwake. Ndiyo maana yeye husema kwamba, “mjanja hunaswa kwa mbali.”

Methali hiyo hufundisha watu juu ya kuwa na umakini wa kutumia akili nyingi katika kuyatekeleza majukumu yao na kuishi na watu wao vizuri, ili waweze kupata maendeleo mengi, maishani mwao.

Luka 16:1-8.

ENGLISH: “A CUNNING ONE IS CAUGHT FROM A DISTANCE.”

This proverb originates from the experience of a hunter pursuing a dangerous or cunning animal. Such an animal cannot be captured by approaching it carelessly or directly, because it may escape or even harm the hunter. Instead, the hunter must use patience, strategy, and intelligence, observing the animal carefully and approaching it slowly from a safe distance until the right moment comes. Because of this careful method, people say, “a cunning one is caught from a distance.”

The proverb teaches that dealing with a clever, difficult, or cunning person requires wisdom and careful thinking. One cannot interact with such a person casually or emotionally. Instead, a person must use intelligence, attentiveness, and self-control in communication and actions.

A wise person knows how to speak carefully, act thoughtfully, and relate peacefully even with a cunning person. Through wisdom and patience, he may live well with such a person, borrow from him, work with him, or coexist without conflict. Peace is maintained not by confrontation, but by understanding and prudence.

This wise person resembles the hunter who successfully captured a cunning animal by using intelligence and distance rather than force. In the same way, he manages relationships wisely, avoiding unnecessary danger while still achieving his goals in life. That is why it is said, “a cunning one is caught from a distance.”

The proverb teaches people to act wisely and intelligently in their daily duties and relationships. Careful thinking, patience, and strategic behavior help a person make progress in life and live peacefully with others, even in challenging situations.

This wisdom is reflected in Luke 16:1–8, where Jesus praises the shrewd manager, not for dishonesty, but for acting wisely and thoughtfully in a difficult situation. The passage highlights the value of prudence and intelligence in dealing with complex realities of life.