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.

Akahayile kenako kahoyelile nimo go guubhumba jikolo. Olihoyi munhu uyo obhunbaga nungu umuchalo ja gabhale. Umunhu ng’wunuyo ajibhuumbaga inungu ginijo jagulwa na bhanhu kunguno ojibhumbaga chiza. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagang’witana giki, “muumbi.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo agankujaga Mulungu umsumbi o jivumva jose, umukikalile kakwe. Umunhu ng’wunuyo agankujaga Mulungu bho gwikala na bhanhu chiza kunguno ya bhutungulija bhokwe ubho gudebha igiki abhenabho bhalijisumva jakwe Umsumbi o jose. Uweyi agabhalangaga abhanhu bhose gunzunya Mulungu bho gwikala nabho bho nhungwa jakwe ijawiza jinijo umubhulamu bhokwe bhunubho.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agikolaga nuyo ojibhumbaga chiza inungu jakwe mpaga abhanhu bhajigula, kunguno nuweyi abhalangaga abhanhu gunzunya Mulungu mpaga bhayikala na nhungwa jawiza, umuwikaji bhobho. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagang’witanga giki, “muumbi.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhanhu higulya ya gubhalanga gunzunya Mulungu umsumbi o ginhu jose, bho gwikala nabho chiza, kugiki bhadule gushiga Ng’wigulu.

Zaburi 104:24.

Mwanzo 1:1-3.

Mwanzo 2:1-4.

KISWAHILI: MUUMBAJI.

Msemo huo, huongelea kazi ya kuumba vitu. Alikuwepo mtu aliyekuwa akifinyanga vyungu katika kijiji cha Gabale. Watu walikuwa wakivinunua vyungu alivyovifinyaga mtu huyo kwa sababu alivitengeneza vizuri. Ndiyo maana watu walimuita jina la “muumbaji.”

Msemo huo, hulinganishwa kwa mtu yule ambaye humtukuza Mungu aliyeviumba vitu vyote, maishani mwake. Mtu huyo, huntukuza Mungu kwa kuishi na watu wake vizuri kwa sababu ya uaminifu wake huo wa kutambua kuwa, hao ni viumbe wa huyo Muumba wa vyote. Yeye huwafundisha watu juu ya kumwamini Mungu kwa njia ya kuishi nao vizuri hivyo, maishani mwake.

Mtu huyo, hufanana na yule aliyefinyanga vyungu vyake vizuri mpaka watu wakavinunua, kwa sababu naye hugeuza mioyo ya watu kuwa mizuri, kwa kuwafundisha kumwamini Mungu, kwa njia ya maisha yake. Ndiyo maana watu humuita jina la “muumbaji.”

Msemo huo, hufundisha watu juu ya kuishi maisha yawafundishayo wenzao kumwamini Mungu, kwa kuishi nao vizuri, ili waweze kufika Mbinguni.

Zaburi 104:24.

Mwanzo 1:1-3.

Mwanzo 2:1-4.

ENGLISH: CREATOR

This saying refers to the work of creating. There was a man in the village of Gabale who made pots. He shaped them carefully and skillfully, and because his pots were strong and beautiful, people were eager to buy them. Because of his excellent work, the people called him a “creator.”

This saying is likened to a person who glorifies God, the Creator of all things, through his life. Such a person honors God by living well with others and by showing faithfulness, recognizing that all people are creatures of the one true Creator. Through his good conduct, he teaches others to believe in God.

Just as the potter carefully molded his pots until they were useful and desirable, this person shapes the hearts of others toward goodness by the example of his life. Through his actions and faith, he leads people closer to God. That is why he is also called a “creator.”

This saying teaches people to live in a way that inspires others to believe in God. By living peacefully, faithfully, and righteously with others, they guide their peers on the path that leads to Heaven.

Psalm 104:24.

Genesis 1:1–3.

Genesis 2:1–4.