Bhalihoyi bhanhu abho bhatumama milimo yabho umchalo ja Gabale. Abhanhu bhenabho bhandyaga dihu uguitumama imilimo yiniyo mpaka lyagalibhila ilimi kunguno bhahayaga bhaimale wangu imilimo yabho yiniyo. Abhoyi bhalalaga bhanogile noyi kunguno ya gutumama milimo bho likanza lilihu chiniko, umukikalile kabho kenako. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagabhitanaga giki “b’alalapu.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa ku bhanhu abho bhagatumamaga milimo bho nduhu uguisatwa imimili yabho yiniyo, umukikalile kabho kenako. Abhanhu bhagatumamaga milimo midamu iyo ijikililile nguzu jabho guti gubhucha miligo midito kunguno ya gukija guisatwa imimili yabho yiniyo umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho. Abhoyi bhagikalaga bhusata bhuli makanza kunguno ya gukija guidilila chiza imimili yabho yiniyo, umukikalile kabho kenako.

Abhanhu bhenabho, bhagikolaga nabho bhatumamaga milimo gwingila diyu mpaka lyagagwa ilimi, kunguno nabhoyi bhagabhuchaga miligo midito mpaga yayusata imimili yabho yiniyo, umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagabhitanaga giki, “b’alalapu.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhanhu higulya ya gubhiza na uwitegeleja bho guidilila chiza imimili yabho bho gutumama milimo iyo ilinganilile ni nguzu jabho, kugiki bhadule guyilanhana chiza imimili yabho yiniyo, umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho.

Walawi 14:21.

1Wathesalonike 5:6.

2Timotheo 4:5.

1Petro 1:13.

KISWAHILI: WALALA HOI.

Walikuwepo watu waliokuwa wakifanya kazi katika kijiji cha Gabale. Watu hao walifanya kazi hiyo kuanzia asubuhi hadi jioni kwa sababu ya kutaka kuimaliza mapema kazi yao hiyo. Wao walilala wakiwa wamechoka sana kwa sababu ya kufanya kazi mpaka kupitiliza, katika maisha yao hayo. Ndiyo maana watu waliwaita jina la “walala hoi.”

Msemo huo hulinganishwa kwa watu wale ambao hufanya kazi bila ya kuihurumia miili yao, katika maisha yao. Watu hao hufanya kazi nzito kupita uwezo wao kama vile kubeba mizigo mizito zaidi ya nguvu zao kwa sababu ya kukosa umakini huo wa kuihurumia vizuri miili yao hiyo, maishani mwao. Wao huugua mara kwa mara kwa sababu ya kubeba mizigo hiyo mizito kupita uwezo wa nguvu zao hizo, katika maisha yao.

Watu hao, hufanana na wale waliofanya kazi kuanzia asubuhi hadi jioni mpaka wakachoka sana, kwa sababu nao hubeba mizigo mizito mpaka wanaiumiza miili yao hiyo, maishani mwao. Ndiyo maana watu huwaita jina la “walala hoi.”

Msemo huo, hufundisha watu juu ya kuwa na umakini wa kuijali vizuri miili yao kwa kufanya kazi kulingana na uwezo wao bila ya kujiumiza, ili waweze kuzitunza vizuri afya zao hizo, maishani mwao.

Walawi 14:21.

1Wathesalonike 5:6.

2Timotheo 4:5.

1Petro 1:13.

 

ENGLISH: EXHAUSTED SLEEPERS

There were people working in the village of Gabale. They worked from morning until evening because they wanted to finish their work early. As a result, they became extremely tired and slept in complete exhaustion. That is why people called them “exhausted sleepers.”

This saying is compared to people who work without caring for their bodies. They do heavy work beyond their strength, such as carrying loads that are too heavy for them, because they do not pay attention to taking proper care of themselves. As a result, they often become sick due to overworking and straining their bodies.

These people are like those who worked from morning to evening until they were completely worn out. In the same way, they burden themselves until they damage their health. That is why they are called “exhausted sleepers.”

This saying teaches us to be careful and to take good care of our bodies. We should work according to our ability without harming ourselves, so that we may maintain good health throughout our lives.

The Bible also teaches us to live wisely and with self-control. In the Book of Leviticus 14:21, we see that God considers human ability and limitations.

First Epistle to the Thessalonians 5:6, we are encouraged to be alert and self-controlled.

In Second Epistle to Timothy 4:5, we are told to endure hardships wisely. And in First Epistle of Peter 1:13, we are instructed to prepare our minds and exercise self-discipline.

Therefore, let us work hard, but also wisely, remembering that our bodies are valuable and should be cared for properly.