Ulusumo lunulo lwingila kuli nimi uyo opandikaga jiliwa ja gung’wambilija gwikala alinhola. Uweyi wikomejaga gulima bhuli ng’waka nulu yatula mbula ngehu mpaga okela kunguno opandikalaga moyi ijiliwa, bhulalo na myenda umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Hunagwene oyombaga giki, “aho bhuliho bhupanga, bhuliho wisagiji.”

Ulusumo lunulo lugalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo adagwaga nholo nulu opandikaga bhudamu umuwikaji bhokwe. Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agakoyiyagwa na bhusatu, bhuhabhi, guduma nulu gubhinzwa moyo umumilimo yakwe bho nduhu kuileka imilimo yakwe yiniyo kunguno ya wiyumilija bhokwe bhunubho umukikalile kakwe kenako. Uweyi agapandikaga sabho ningi aha kaya yakwe kunguno ya wiyumilija bhokwe bhunubho umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agikolaga nu nimi uyo wikomejaga gulima nulu okelaga umumigunda yakwe yinijo, kunguno nuweyi agikomejaga kutumama milimo yakwe nulu opandikaga bhudamu umumilimo yakwe yiniyo, umukikalile kakwe kenako. Hunagwene agayombaga giki, “aho bhuliho bhupanga, bhuliho wisagiji.”

Ulusumo lunulo lolanga bhanhu higulya ya kubhiza na wiyumilija na wisagiji bho gutumama milimo yabho chiza, kugiki bhadule kupandika matwajo mingi, umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho.

Mhubiri 9:4.

Warumi 12:12.

Yeremia 29:11.

Zaburi 42:11.

Maombolezo 3:21–23.

SWAHILI: PALIPO NA UZIMA, PANA MATUMAINI.

Chanzo cha methali hii kinaweza kufuatiliwa kutoka kwa mkulima aliyeendesha maisha yake kupitia shughuli za kilimo. Aliendelea kulima licha ya ugumu wa kutopata mazao ya kutosha kumsaidia kutokana na uhaba wa mvua. Yeye aliamini kwamba shughuli za kilimo humpa mahitaji ya msingi kama vile chakula, malazi na nguo za kumsaidia maisha. Ndiyo maana alisema kwamba, “palipo na uzima, kuna matumaini.”

Methali hii hulinganishwa kwa mtu ambaye hakati tamaa licha ya kukabiliwa na magumu maishani mwake. Mtu huyu anakabiliwa na ugonjwa, umaskini, kushindwa, au kukata tamaa katika kazi zake bila kuacha kuendelea na shughuli zake kwa sababu ya uvumilivu wake. Yeye hufanikiwa katika familia yake kwa sababu ya matumaini na uvumilivu wake katika maisha yake hayo ya kila siku. Mtu kama huyo anaamini kwamba mradi watu wako hai, bado kuna fursa ya mabadiliko, kupona, na kufanikiwa.

Mtu huyu hufanana na mtu yule anayebaki mwaminifu, mvumilivu, na jasiri hata wakati hali zinaonekana kutokuwa na matumaini. Kama yule mkulima anayeendelea kupanda mbegu hata baada ya mavuno kuwa duni, yeye huamini kwamba siku bora zitakuja. Ndiyo maana husema kwamba, “palipo na uzima, kuna matumaini.”

Methali hii huwafundisha watu kuhusu: kuwa na tumaini na uvumilivu katika hali ngumu. Umuhimu wa kutokukata tamaa maishani. Kuamini kwamba kesho inaweza kuwa bora kuliko leo. Kudumisha imani wakati wa majaribu na changamoto na kuamini kwamba Mungu anaweza kubadilisha hali yoyote wakati maisha yapo.

Mhubiri 9:4. “Yeyote aliye miongoni mwa walio hai ana tumaini hata mbwa aliye hai ni afadhali kuliko simba aliyekufa.” Mstari huu unafundisha moja kwa moja kwamba maisha yenyewe yana tumaini.

Warumi 12:12. “Furahini kwa tumaini, vumilieni katika mateso, na mwaminifu katika maombi.” Wakristo wanahimizwa kubaki na matumaini na subira katika nyakati ngumu.

Yeremia 29:11. “Kwa maana najua mipango niliyo nayo kwa ajili yenu,” asema Bwana, “inapanga kufanikiwa na si kukudhuruni, inapanga kukupa tumaini na wakati ujao.” Mungu anaahidi tumaini na wakati ujao kwa watu wake.

Zaburi 42:11. “Mtumaini Mungu, kwa maana nitamsifu tena, Mwokozi wangu na Mungu wangu.” Hata katika huzuni, waumini wanaitwa kumwekea Mungu tumaini lao.

Maombolezo 3:21–23. “Lakini nakumbuka hili, na kwa hiyo nina tumaini: Kwa sababu ya upendo mkuu wa Bwana, hatuangamii… Rehema zake ni mpya kila asubuhi.” Rehema ya Mungu hutoa tumaini jipya kila siku.

Kwa hiyo methali hii “palipo na uzima, kuna matumaini,” hutukumbusha kwamba hakuna hali isiyo na matumaini kabisa tunapokuwa hai. Inatutia moyo kuvumilia, kumwamini Mungu, na kuendelea kujitahidi kwa ajili ya mustakabali bora, tukijua kwamba Mungu anaweza kuleta urejesho na baraka hata katika nyakati za giza zaidi.

ENGLISH: WHERE THERE IS LIFE, THERE IS HOPE.

The original of this proverb can be traced back from a farmer ran his life through farming activities. He carried on cultiving despite the diffulties of not getting enough crop to support him because of rain shortage. He believed that farming activities give to him basic needs like food, shelter and cloths for supporting his life. That is why he said “where there is life, there is hope.”

This proverb is compared to a person who does not give up despite facing hardships in his life. This person faces sickness, poverty, failure, or disappointment in his works without stopping to carry on with his activities because of his patience. He becomes successiful ni his family because of his hope and perseverance in his daily life. Such a person believes that as long as people are alive, there is still an opportunity for change, recovery, and success.

This person resembles someone who remains faithful, patient, and courageous even when circumstances seem hopeless. Like a farmer who continues planting seeds after a poor harvest, they trust that better days will come. That is why he says “where there is life, there is hope.”

This proverb teaches people about: Hope and perseverance in difficult situations. The importance of never giving up. Trusting that tomorrow can be better than today. Maintaining faith during trials and challenges. Believing that God can change any situation while life remains.

Ecclesiastes 9:4. “Anyone who is among the living has hope even a live dog is better off than a dead lion.” This verse directly teaches that life itself carries hope.

Romans 12:12. “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer.” Christians are encouraged to remain hopeful and patient in difficult times.

Jeremiah 29:11. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” God promises hope and a future for His people.

Psalm 42:11. “Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God.” Even in sorrow, believers are called to place their hope in God.

Lamentations 3:21–23. “Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed… His mercies are new every morning.” God’s mercy gives new hope every day.

Therefore this proverb “Where There Is Life, There Is Hope“ reminds us that no situation is completely hopeless while we are still alive. It encourages us to persevere, trust in God, and continue striving for a better future, knowing that God can bring restoration and blessings even in the darkest moments.