Imbuki ya kahayile kenako ilolile munhu uyo otumamaga nimo gokwe mpaga ogumala chiza. Umunhu ng’wunuyo agagutumama unimo gunuyo bho nguzu ningi mpaga lyugalibhila ilimi kunguno ohayaga agumale wangu. Uweyi agagumala chiza unimo gokwe kunguno ya bhukamu bhokwe ubho gutumama nimo mpaga lyagalibhila ilimi. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagang’wila giki, “lyalimbu.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo olinkamu o gutumama milimo yakwe chiza mpaka oyimala, umukikalile kakwe. Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agigulambijaga gutumama milimo yakwe gwingila diyu mpaka oyimala chiza kunguno ya bhukamu bhokwe, umuwikaji bhokwe. Uweyi agapandikaga sabho ningi noyi aha kaya yakwe yiniyo kunguno ya bhukamu bhokwe ubho gutumama chiza mpaka oyimala imilimo yakwe, umukikalile kakwe.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agikolaga nuyo agatumama nimo gokwe mpaga ogumala, kunguno nuweyi agigulambijaga gutumama milimo yakwe mpaka oyimala chiza, umuwikaji bhokwe. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagang’wilaga giki, “lyalimbu.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhanhu higulya ya gubhiza na bhukamu bho gwigulambija gutumama milimo yabho chiza, kugiki bhadule gupandika matwajo mingi, umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho.

Mhubiri 3:1-12.

2Thimotheo 4:2.

KISWAHILI: LA JUA KUCHWA.

Chanzo cha msemo huo humwangalia mtu aliyefanya kazi yake mpaka akaimaliza. Mtu huyo, aliitekeleza kazi yake hiyo kutwa nzima kwa sababu alitaka kuimaliza haraka. Yeye aliimaliza vizuri kazi yake hiyo kwa sababu ya bidii yake ya kuyatekeleza vizuri majukumu yake kutwa nzima. Ndiyo maana watu walimwambia kwamba ni “la jua kuchwa.”

Msemo huo hulinganishwwa kwa mtu mwenye bidii ya kufanya kazi zake vizuri mpaka anazimaliza, katika maisha yake. Mtu huyo hujibidisha kuyatekeleza vizuri majukumu yake kuanzia asubuhi mpaka anayamaliza kwa sababu ya bidii yake hiyo ya kufanya kazi, maishani mwake. Yeye hupata mafanikio mengi katika familia yake hiyo kwa sababu ya bidii yake ya kuyatekeleza vizuri majukumu yake hayo, katika maisha yake.

Mtu huyo, hufanana na yule aliyeitekeleza vizuri kazi yake mpaka akaimaliza, kwa sababu naye hujibidisha kufanya kazi zake vizuri mpaka anazimaliza, maishani mwake. Ndiyo maana watu humwambia kwamba ni “la jua kuchwa.”

Msemo huo, hufundisha watu juu ya kuwa na bidii ya kuyatekeleza vizuri majukumu yao, ili waweze kupata mafanikio mengi, maishani mwao.

Mhubiri 3:1-12.

2Thimotheo 4:2.

ENGLISH: ALL-SUN-TIME WORKER.

The origin of this saying refers to a person who works continuously until his task is completed. He works throughout the day because he desires to finish his work quickly and properly. Through his diligence and commitment, he completes his duties successfully. Because of this, people describe him as an “all-sun-time worker,” meaning someone who works from morning until the end of the day without giving up.

This saying is matched to a person who is diligent in carrying out his responsibilities in life. Such a person strives to perform his duties faithfully from morning until they are finished. Because of his hard work and perseverance, he achieves great success, especially within his family and daily life.

This person is similar to the worker who completes his task through dedication and endurance. In the same way, he fulfills his responsibilities until the end. That is why people say of him that he is an “all-sun-time worker.”

This saying teaches people the value of diligence, perseverance, and commitment to duty. By working faithfully and consistently, a person can achieve much success in life.

Ecclesiastes 3:1–12.

2 Timothy 4:2.

Aho kale olihoyi ntongeji o muchalo jimo umubhutemi bho bhuduhe. Untongeji ng’wiyuno ofunyaga long’we umuchalo jakwe ya gubhawila abhanhu bhakwe gwitimija iyo ayitogilwe uweyi kunguno ya bhutale bhokwe bhunubho. Uweyi agageniha ugafunya long’we muchalo ja bhange kunguno oliadajidebhile chiza inbinbi ja bhugelelo bho chalo jakwe. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagang’wila giki, “bhuli nduma yina nduma nyiye.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo alinibhengwe kubhiye lya guyomba mihayo yakwe bho nduhu gubhiza na lubhimbi, umukikalile kakwe.  Umunhu ng’wunuyo agayombaga mihayo yakwe bho gubhadalahija abhiye umumahoya gakwe kunguno ya libhengwe lyakwe linilo, umuwikaji bhokwe. Uweyi agikalaga widuma na bhanhu bhuli makanza aha kaya yakwe yiniyo, kunguno ya libhengwe lyakwe linino ilya guyomba mihayo yakwe bho nduhu gubhiza na lubhimbi, umukikalile kakwe kenako.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agikologa nu ntongeji uyo oliadajimanile inbinbi ja chalo jakwe mpaga nose ugafunya long’we muchalo ja bhangi, kunguno nuweyi alinibhengwe lya guyomba mihayo yakwe bho nduhu gubhiza na lubhimbi, umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagang’wilaga giki, “bhuli nduma yina nduma nyiye.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhanhu higulya ya gubhiza na witegeleja bho guchagulila mihayo miza ulubhalihoya na bhanhu bhabho umumahoya gabho, kugiki bhadule gujilela chiza ikaya jabho jinijo, umuwikaji bhobho.

Matendo ya mitume 13:45-47.

Isaya 28:10-13.

KISWAHILI: KILA MKUBWA ANA MKUBWA WAKE.

Hapo zamani alikuwepo kiongozi wa kijiji kimoja katika utawala wa bhuduhe. Kiongozi huyo, alikuwa akitoa amri kwa watu wake ya kuwaambia watekeleze kile alichokitaka yeye kwa sababu ya ukubwa wake huo. Yeye alienda ugenini akaanza kutoa amri kwenye kijiji ambacho siyo chake, kwa sababu hakuifahamu vizuri mipaka ya kijiji chake. Ndiyo maana watu walimwambia kwamba, “kila mkubwa ana mkubwa wake.”

Msemo huo, hulinganishwa kwa mtu yule ambaye anadharau kwa wenzake ya kuongea maneno bila ya kuwa na mipaka, katika maisha yake. Mtu huyo, huongea maneno yake kwa kuwadharau wenzake katika maongezi yake hayo kwa sababu ya dharau yake hiyo kwa wenzake, maishani mwake. Yeye hukosana na watu wake mara nyingi katika familia yake kwa sababu ya dharau yake hiyo ya kuongea maneno bila kuwa na mipaka, katika maisha yake hayo.

Mtu huyo, hufanana na yule kiongozi asiyeielewa mipaka yake mpaga akatoa amri kwenye kijiji cha mwingine, kwa sababu naye anadharau ya kuongea maneno yake bila ya kuwa na mipaka, maishani mwake. Ndiyo maana watu humwambia kwamba, “kila mkubwa ana mkubwa wake.”

Msemo huo, hufundisha watu juu ya kuwa na umakini wa kuchagua vizuri maneno ya kuongea na watu katika maongezi yao, ili waweze kuzilea vyema familia zao, maishani mwao.

Matendo ya mitume 13:45-47.

Isaya 28:10-13.

ENGLISH: EVERY BIG HAS HIS BIG.

Once upon a time, there was a village leader in the Bhuduhe administration. Because of his position and authority, he often gave orders to his people, expecting everyone to obey him. One day, he traveled abroad and began giving orders to people in another village that was not under his leadership. He did this because he did not understand the boundaries of his authority. That is why people said to him, “every big has his big.”

This saying is compared to a person who is disrespectful to his peers by speaking without limits in his life. Such a person talks carelessly and despises others through his words. Because of this behavior, he often quarrels with members of his family and community. His problem is not strength or wisdom, but the failure to know when and how to speak with respect.

That person is like the village leader who did not understand his limits and gave orders in another man’s village. In the same way, he speaks as if no one is above him, forgetting that there is always someone greater or wiser. That is why people remind him by saying, “every big has his big.”

This saying teaches people to be careful with their words and to respect boundaries when speaking to others. By choosing the right words and knowing their limits, people can live peacefully and raise their families well in their lives.

Acts 13:45–47.

Isaiah 28:10–13.

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.