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1529. SUKUMA: UYO ADIZUKAGA UKO OFUMILA, AGAJIMILAGA UKO AJILE.

Ulusumo lunulo lulolile likujo lya kihalile ka jiafrika. Abhanhu bhalangagwa gwizuka imbuki ya kaya jabho, kikalile, ni nhungwa ijawiza. Abhatale bhalibhamana igiki umunhu uyo agibhaga imbuki ya mizwi yakwe agajimilaga wangu umuwikaji bhokwe. Hunagwene bhagang’wilaga giki “uyo adizukaga uko ofumila, agajimilaga uko ajile.”

Ulusumo lunulo lugalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo agalekaga imbuki ya kikalile ka bhatale bhakwe nu bhulangwa ubho bhonkuja, umuwikaji bhokwe. Umunhu ng’wunuyo, alinanhinda ja gubhulema ubhushauli bho gwita mihayo ya sagala kunguno ya gubhudalahija ubhulangwa bho bhatale bhakwe umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Uweyi agadumaga uguimala imilimo ya ha kaya yakwe kunguno ya guleka gubhudilila chiza ubhulangwa bho bhatale bhakwe, umukikalile kakwe kenako.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agikolaga nuyo agayibhaga imizwi ya bhatale bhakwe mpaka ojimila, kunguno nuweyi agabhudalahijaga ubhulangwa bho bhatale bhakwe mpaka oduma uguyimala chiza imilimo yakwe yiniyo, aha kaya yakwe, umuwikaji bhokwe. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagang’wilaga giki, “uyo adizukaga uko ofumila, agajimilaga uko ajile.”

Ulusumo lunulo lolanga bhanhu higulya ya: gwizuka isumo yabho, bho gubhakuja abhabyaji bhabho, kugiki bhadule gujilela chiza ikaya jabho, umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho.

Kumbukumbu la Torati 8:2.

Mithali 22:28.

Luka 15:17-18.

Zaburi 78:4.

Yeremia 6:16.

SWAHILI: ASIYEKUMBUKA ALIPOTOKA, HUPOTEA AENDAKO.

Methali hii inatokana na hekima ya kitamaduni ya Kiafrika. Katika jamii nyingi za Kiafrika, watu walifundishwa kukumbuka historia ya familia zao, utamaduni, mila, na maadili. Wazee waliamini kwamba mtu anayesahau mizizi yake hupoteza mwelekeo maishani kwa urahisi. Methali hiyo ilitumika sana kuwakumbusha vijana kuheshimu historia yao, wazazi, mila, na imani. Ndiyo maana wazee walimwambia yule anayesahau mizizi yake kwamba, “asiyekumbuka alipotoka, hupotea aendako.”

Methali hii hulinganishwa kwa mtu yule anayeacha mila zake kwa kupuuza ushauri mzuri kutoka kwa wazee ulioyaunda maisha yake. Mtu kama huyo huwa na kiburi kimpelekeacho kuwa na hali kuchanganyikiwa, au kufanya maamuzi mabaya kwa sababu hakumbuki tena msingi wa maisha yake. Yeye hushindwa kutimiza malengo yake katika familia yake kwa sababu ya kupuuza ushauri mzuri kutoka kwa wazee wake katika maisha yake.

Mtu huyu hufanana na yule mtu aliyesahau mizizi yake akapokea, kama msafiri anayetembea msituni bila kujua njia aliyotumia kuingia. Kwa kuwa amesahau njia aliyotoka, anapotea na hawezi kupata mwelekeo sahihi kwa urahisi. Ndiyo maana watu humuonya kwa kusema kwamba, “asiyekumbuka alipotoka, hupotea aendako.”

Methali hii huwafundisha watu kuhusu: kukumbuka asili na historia yao, kwa kuwaheshimu wazazi, wazee, na mila, kujifunza kutokana na uzoefu wa zamani, kubaki wanyenyekevu hata baada ya mafanikio, na kudumisha imani na maadili popote wanapokwenda, ili waweze kufanikiwa katika kuwalea wanafamilia wao, katika maisha yao.

Methali huwafundisha watu kwamba, mtu anayekumbuka asili yake atakuwa na hekima, mwongozo, na utulivu maishani.

Kumbukumbu la Torati 8:2. “Kumbuka jinsi Bwana, Mungu wako, alivyokuongoza njia yote jangwani miaka hii arobaini.” Mstari huu unawafundisha watu kutosahau mahali ambapo Mungu amewaleta kutoka.

Mithali 22:28. “Usiondoe mawe ya mpaka wa zamani yaliyowekwa na mababu zako.” Hii inawakumbusha watu kuheshimu misingi na mila zilizorithiwa na mababu zao.

Luka 15:17-18. Mwana mpotevu alikumbuka nyumba ya baba yake baada ya kupotea katika maisha ya dhambi. Kukumbuka nyumba yake kulimsaidia kurudi kwenye njia sahihi.

Zaburi 78:4. “Tutawaambia kizazi kijacho matendo ya sifa ya Bwana.” Mstari huu unawahimiza watu kukumbuka na kuhifadhi historia na imani yao.

Yeremia 6:16. “Simama kwenye makutano ya barabara mkaone; uliza njia za kale, uliza njia iliyo njema iko wapi, na uifuate.” Hii inawafundisha watu kufuata njia nzuri na hekima ya zamani.

ENGLISH: HE WHO DOES NOT REMEMBER WHERE HE COMES FROM, HE GETS LOST WHERE HE GOES.

This proverb originates from traditional African wisdom. In many African communities, people were taught to remember their family background, culture, traditions, and values. Elders believed that a person who forgets his roots easily loses direction in life. The proverb was commonly used to remind young people to respect their history, parents, customs, and faith. That is why the elders told the one who forgets his roots “he who does not remember where he comes from, he gets lost where he goes.”

This proverb is compared to a person who abandons his traditions, ignores good advice from elders, and forgets the struggles that shaped his life. Such a person may become proud, confused, or make wrong decisions because he no longer remembers the foundation of his life. He fails to actualize his goals at his family because of ignoring good advice from elders in his life.

This person resembles the traveler who walks into a forest without knowing the path he used to enter. Since he has forgotten the way he came from, he becomes lost and cannot easily find the right direction. That is why people warm him saying “he who does not remember where he comes from, he gets lost where he goes.”

This proverb teaches people about: remembering their roots and background, by respecting parents, elders, and traditions, learning from past experiences, staying humble even after success, and keeping faith and moral values wherever the go, so that they be successfully in nurturing their family members, in their lives.

The proverb teaches that a person who remembers his origin will have wisdom, direction, and stability in life.

Deuteronomy 8:2. “Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years.” This verse teaches people not to forget where God has brought them from.

Proverbs 22:28. “Do not move the ancient boundary stones set up by your ancestors.” This reminds people to respect the foundations and traditions handed down by their forefathers.

Luke 15:17-18. The prodigal son remembered his father’s house after getting lost in sinful living. Remembering his home helped him return to the right path.

Psalm 78:4. “We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord.” This verse encourages people to remember and preserve their history and faith.

Jeremiah 6:16. “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it.” This teaches people to follow the good paths and wisdom from the past.

1528. SUKUMA: NZILAMAKA IGANJIMIJAGA UNSIMINZI.

Ulusumo lunulo lufumilile kulikujo lya kale ilya Africa. Ikale abhasiminzi wasiminzaga bho magulu bhalibhitila mumapolu, mabhonde na mumachalo bho mduhu ramani. Abhanhu bhenabho bhashikaga aha nzilamaka bhajimija ijilunga. Hunagwene bhagayomba giki, “njilamaka iganjimijaga unsiminzi.”

Ulusumo lunulo lugalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo agabhonaga wiza wingi oduma uguchagula nulu jimo umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agadumaga uguchagula josejose ulu ubhonaga majikolo mingi agawiza kunguno ya gugawila bhumani wikujo lya kikalile kiza umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Uweyi agajimijaga ijilunga ja guitongela chiza ikaya yakwe kunguno ya gugaiwa bhulangwa bho guchagula chiza, umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agikolaga nabhasiminzi bha mumapoli abho bhagajimija ijilunga, kunguno nuweyi agajimijaga amasala ga guchagula chiza mpaga oduma uguitongela chiza ikaya yakwe ulu obhonaga majikolo mingi agawiza, umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagang’wilaga giki “njizamaka iganjimijaga unsiminzi.”

Ulusumo lunulo lolanga bhanhu higulya ya gubhiza na witegeleja bho guchagula gwikala chiza ulubhabhonaga majikolo mingi agawiza, kugiki bhadule kupandika matwajo mingi umukaya yabho jinijo, umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho.

Mithali 3:5–6.

Mathayo 7:13–14.

Yakobo 1:5.

1Wakorintho 14:33.

SWAHILI: NJIA PANDA HUMCHANGANYA MSAFIRI.

Methali hii inatokana na hekima ya jadi ya Kiafrika na pia inaakisiwa katika tamaduni nyingi kote ulimwenguni. Zamani, wasafiri walisafiri kwa miguu kupitia misitu, mabonde, na vijiji bila ramani. Walipofika kwenye barabara nyingi zinazovuka yaani njia panda, waliweza kuchanganyikiwa kwa urahisi na kupoteza mwelekeo. Kwa hivyo methali hiyo iliundwa ili kuwafundisha watu umuhimu wa hekima, mwongozo, na kufanya maamuzi yaliyo wazi maishani mwao. Ndiyo maana walisema kwamba, “njia panda humchanganya msafiri.”

Methali hii hulinganishwa kwa mtu yule hukabiliwa na chaguzi nyingi maishani na hajui ni njia gani ya kufuata maishani mwake. Mtu kama huyo huweza kuchanganyikiwa kwa sababu ya maoni mengi, vishawishi, au fursa nyingi maishani. Yeye hupoteza mwelekeo wa kuongoza familia yake vizuri kwa sababu ya kukosa hekima, mwongozo, na uwezo wa kufanya maamuzi mazuri maishani mwake.

Mtu huyu hufanana na wale watu waliokosa mwongozo na hekima sahihi hadi kufikia hatua ya kupoteza mwelekeo wao kwa sababu naye pia hufuata maelekezo mengi kwa wakati mmoja na hatimaye hupoteza umakini katika kuongoza familia yake hiyo maishani mwake. Kama vile msafiri anavyoweza kupotea kwenye njia panda, mtu asiye na kusudi wazi anaweza kupotea kiroho, kimaadili, au kijamii maishani mwake. Ndiyo maana watu humwambia kwamba, “njia panda humchanganya msafiri.”

Methali hii huwafundisha watu kuhusu: umuhimu wa hekima katika kufanya maamuzi, kutafuta mwongozo kabla ya kuchagua njia, kubaki makini maishani, kuepuka mkanganyiko unaosababishwa na mawazo mengi yanayokinzana, na kuamini uongozi na mwelekeo mzuri. Inawakumbusha watu kwamba maisha yana njia nyingi, na chaguo baya zaweza kusababisha matatizo huku chaguo za busara zikiongoza kwenye mafanikio na amani maishani mwao.

Mithali 3:5–6. “Mtumaini Bwana kwa moyo wako wote, wala usizitegemee akili zako mwenyewe; katika njia zako zote mtii, naye atanyosha mapito yako.” Mstari huu unafundisha kwamba Mungu hutoa mwongozo wakati barabara za maisha zinaonekana kuchanganyikiwa.

Mathayo 7:13–14. “Ingieni kwa kupitia mlango mwembamba… mlango ni mdogo, na njia nyembamba iendayo uzimani.” Yesu anafundisha kwamba kuna njia nyingi maishani, lakini njia sahihi tu ndiyo inayoongoza kwenye uzima wa milele.

Yakobo 1:5. “Lakini mtu yeyote kati yenu akipungukiwa na hekima, na amwombe Mungu, awapaye wote kwa ukarimu.” Watu wanapokabiliwa na maamuzi yanayochanganya, wanapaswa kutafuta hekima kutoka kwa Mungu.

1Wakorintho 14:33. “Maana Mungu si Mungu wa machafuko, bali wa amani.” Mungu anatamani watu wake watembee katika uwazi, amani, na mwelekeo sahihi badala ya mkanganyiko.

Methali “njia panda humchanganya msafiri” hufundisha kwamba maisha yamejaa chaguzi na njia panda. Bila hekima, mwongozo, na imani katika Mungu, mtu anaweza kupoteza mwelekeo kwa urahisi. Watu wenye busara hutafuta ushauri, huomba uelewa, na kwa uangalifu.

ENGLISH: “INTERSECTION OF ROADS CONFUSES THE TRAVELER.”

This proverb comes from traditional African wisdom and is also reflected in many cultures around the world. In ancient times, travelers journeyed on foot through forests, valleys, and villages without maps. When they reached many crossing roads, they could easily become confused and lose direction. The proverb was therefore created to teach people the importance of wisdom, guidance, and clear decision-making in life. That is why they said, “Intersection of roads confuses the traveler.”

This proverb is compared to a person who faces many choices in life and does not know which path to follow in life. Such a person may become confused because of too many opinions, temptations, or opportunities. He loses direction of leading well his family because of lacking wisdom, guidance, and clear decision-making in life.

This person resembles those people who lacked proper guidance and wisdom to the point of losing their directions because he also follows many directions at the same time and finally loses focus in leading his family in life.

Just as a traveler can become lost at roads intersection, a person without clear purpose can become lost spiritually, morally, or socially. That is why people tell him that, “Intersection of roads confuses the traveler.”

This proverb teaches people about: the importance of wisdom in making decisions, seeking guidance before choosing a path, remaining focused in life, avoiding confusion caused by many conflicting ideas, and trusting good leadership and direction. It reminds people that life has many crossroads, and wrong choices can lead to trouble while wise choices lead to success and peace.

Proverbs 3:5–6. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” This verse teaches that God gives direction when life’s roads seem confusing.

Matthew 7:13–14. “Enter through the narrow gate… small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life.” Jesus teaches that there are many paths in life, but only the right path leads to eternal life.

James 1:5. “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all.” When people face confusing decisions, they should seek wisdom from God.

1Corinthians 14:33.“For God is not a God of confusion but of peace.” God desires His people to walk in clarity, peace, and right direction rather than confusion.

The proverb “intersections of roads confuse the traveler” teaches that life is full of choices and crossroads. Without wisdom, guidance, and faith in God, a person can easily lose direction. Wise people seek counsel, pray for understanding, and carefully.

1526. SUKUMA: UNTI UYO GUDINA MIZWI GUGUMAGA.

Ulusumo lunulo lyingilile kubhukengeji bho ginhu umo jasumbilwa. Unti gugikalaga gupanga kunguno ya mizwi yago. Imizwi yiniyo igagwinhaga unti gunuyo minze, jiliwa, na bhudamu. Unti ulugujimija imizwi yago, gugumaga na gucha. Imizwi yiniyo igolechaga likujo lilange lya gwikala chiza na bhanhu. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagayombaga giki, “unti uyo gudina mizwi gugumaga.”

Ulusumo lunulo lugalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo agawibhaga ubhulangwa bho nhungwa ja gwikala chiza nu Mulungu umukikalile kakwe. Umunhu ng’wunuyo agatumamaga imilimo yakwe bho gwisendamila weyi ng’winikili duhu kunguno ya gugibha amalagiko ga ng’wa Mulungu, umuwikaji bhokwe. Uweyi adadumaga uguimala chiza imilimo yakwe kunguno ya gulyibha ililange ilo ligabhejaga nhungwa ja wiza, umukikalile kakwe.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo agikolaga nu nti uyo gudina mizwi kunguno nuweyi agaligumanija ilikujo lya bhulangwa bho gwikala chiza mpaga oduma uguimala chiza imilimo yakwe, umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagang’wilaga giki, “unti uyo gudina mizwi gugumaga.”

Ulusumo lunulo lolanga bhanhu higulya ya solobho ya guwikalana chiza ubhulangwa bho gwikala chiza ni kaya jabho, kugiki bhadule kujilela chiza ikaya jabho jinijo, umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho.

Yeremia 17:7–8.

Zaburi 1:3.

Wakolosai 2:7.

Mathayo 7:24–27.

SWAHILI: MTI USIO NA MIZIZI HUKAUKA.

Methali hii inatokana na uchunguzi wa maumbile. Mti huishi kwa sababu ya mizizi yake. Mizizi huupa mti maji, nguvu, lishe, na uthabiti. Mti unapopoteza mizizi yake, hukauka na hatimaye hufa. Katika hekima ya kitamaduni ya Kiafrika, mizizi huashiria asili, utamaduni, familia, imani, na msingi wa maadili. Ndiyo maana watu husema kwamba “mti usio na mizizi hukauka.”

Methali hii hulinganishwa kwa mtu yule ambaye husahau historia yake, hupuuza mafundisho mazuri, huacha nidhamu, au hujitenga na Mungu na maadili ya familia. Mtu huyu hufanya mambo ikiwa ni pamoja na kazi zake kwa kujitegemea mwenyewe tu badala ya kutegemea nguvu za Mungu kwa sababu ya kupuuza mafundisho mazuri yakiwemo yale ya amri za Mungu maishani mwake. Yeye hushindwa kufikia malengo yake kwa sababu ya kupuuza mafundisho mazuri ambayo yaweza kumsaidia maishani. Mtu kama huyo huanguka kwa urahisi katika mkanganyiko, majaribu, na hushindwa kwa sababu hana msingi imara.

Mtu huyo hufanana na ule mti ambao hauna mizizi kwa sababu naye pia hupuuza hekima itakayo kwenye mafundisho mazuri ikiwa ni pamoja na yale ya Mungu hadi kufikia hatua ya kushindwa kufikia malengo yake maishani mwake. Ndiyo maana watu humwambia kwamba, “mti usio na mizizi hukauka.”

Methali hiyo huwafundisha watu Kuhusu: umuhimu wa kuwa na misingi imara katika maisha, kuheshimu utamaduni, familia, na maadili mema, na kushikamana na Mungu na maadili ya kiroho.

Mtu asiye na kanuni ni kama mti usio na mizizi, hawezi kusimama imara wakati wa dhoruba.

Yeremia 17:7–8 “Lakini heri amwaminiye Bwana… Watakuwa kama mti uliopandwa kando ya maji.”

Zaburi 1:3 “Mtu huyo ni kama mti uliopandwa kando ya vijito vya maji, ambao huzaa matunda yake kwa wakati wake.”

Wakolosai 2:7 “Mmetiwa mizizi na kujengwa ndani yake, mmeimarishwa katika imani.”

Mathayo 7:24–27 Yesu anafundisha kwamba mtu anayejenga juu ya msingi imara atasimama imara dhoruba zinapokuja.

ENGLISH: A TREE WITHOUT ROOTS WITHERS

This proverb originates from the observation of nature. A tree survives because of its roots. The roots give the tree water, strength, nourishment, and stability. When a tree loses its roots, it dries up and eventually dies. In African traditional wisdom, roots symbolize origin, culture, family, faith, and moral foundation.That is why people say “a tree without roots withers.”

This proverb is compared to a person who forgets his background, ignores good teachings, abandons discipline, or separates himself from God and family values. This person does things including his works by depending on himself instead of on relying on God’s power because of ignoring good teaching including God’s commandments in his life. He fails to actualize his goals because of ignoring good teachings which can assist him in life. Such a person easily falls into confusion, temptation, and failure because he has no strong foundation.

This person resembles the tree that has no roots because he also ignores wisdom from good teaching including those of God to the point of failing to actualize his goals in his life. That is why people tell him, “a tree without roots withers.”

This Proverb Teaches People About: The importance of strong foundations in life, respecting culture, family, and good morals, remaining connected to God and spiritual values, remembering one’s origin and identity, and living a stable and disciplined life.

A person without principles is like a tree without roots, he cannot stand firm during storms.

Jeremiah 17:7–8 “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord… They will be like a tree planted by the water.”

Psalm 1:3 “That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season.”

Colossians 2:7 “Rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith.”

Matthew 7:24–27 Jesus teaches that a person who builds on a strong foundation will stand firm when storms come.

781. GUKOMELA GUMICHA.

Ulusumo lunulo, lulolile bhukomeji bho nyama. Inyama igakomelagwa  mpaka yuma kugiki idule gwikala makanza malihu bho nduhu ugubhola. Abhanhu ulu bhuhaya gutuula nyama bhagaikomelaga mpaga yuma. Hunagwene abhanhe bhenabho bhagayombaga giki, “gukomela gumicha.”

Usulumo lunulo, lugalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo agaibhugilijaga imihayo mpaga oyidebha chiza, umukikalile kakwe. Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agayidililaga chiza imihayo yakwe bho guitila bhukengeji bhutale. Uweyi agayidebhaga chiza imihayo yiniyo tamu na wandya ugabhalemela abhiye.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agikolaga na bhanhu abho bhagakomelaga nyama mpaga bhumicha, kunguno nu weyi agaibhugilijaga chiza imihayo mpaga oyidebha. Hunagwene agabhawilaga abhanhu giki, “gukomela gumicha.”

Ulusumo lunulo, lolanga bhanhu higulya ya guitila bhukengeji tamu imihayo yabho bho guibhugilija chiza, mpaga bhayidebha, huna bhayichala ukubhichabho, kugiki bhadule gubhalela chiza abhanhu bhabho, umuwikaji bhobho.

Matendo ya mitume 15:5-11.

1Wakorintho 7:18-24.

Waefeso 2:1-10.

KISWAHILI: KUBANIKA KUKAUSHA.

Methali hiyo, huangalia ukaushaji wa nyama. Nyama hubanikwa mpaka ikakauka ili iweze kutunzwa kwa muda mlefu bila kuoza. Hivyo basi, watu wakitaka kutunza nyama huwa wanaibanika mpaka ikakauka. Ndiyo maana watu husema kwamba, “kubanika kukausha.”

Methali hiyo, hulinganishwa kwa mtu yule ambaye huyaulizia maneno mpaka anayaelewa vizuri, katika maisha yake. Mtu huyo, huzijali vizuri kazi zake, kwa kuzifanyia utafiti wa kina. Yeye huyaelewa vizuri maneno hayo, kabla ya kuanza kuwaeleza wenzake.

Mtu huyo, hufanana na watu wale waliobanika nyama mpaka wakaikausha, kwa sababu naye huyaulizia vizuri maneno yake mpaka anayaelewa vizuri katika maisha yake. Ndiyo maana watu husema kwamba, “kubanika kukausha.”

Methali hiyo, hufundisha watu juu ya kuyafanyia kwanza utafiti maneno yao kwa kuyaulizia vizuri, mpaka wayaelewe, katika maisha yao, ndipo waanze kuyafanyia kazi, ili waweze kuwaelezea vizuri watu wao, maishani mwao.

Matendo ya mitume 15:5-11.

1Wakorintho 7:18-24.

Waefeso 2:1-10.

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ENGLISH: PATIENCE PAYS.

This proverb focuses on a process of preserving meat by drying it. Such meat is roasted until it is dry so that it can be stored for a long time without rotting. Thus, people who want to preserve it tend to roast it until it is dry. That is why people say, “Patience pays.”

This proverb is compared to a person who asks questions during conversation until he/she understands correctly the central message of it. This person, in turn, takes good care of his or her works by conducting extensive research. He/she understands words well before he begins to use them to his/her colleagues.

This person is like the one who roasted meat until it was dry, because he/she also inquires carefully about his/her words until he/she understands them well before using them. That is why people say, “Patience pays.”

This proverb imparts in people an idea on how to research first their words until they understand before using them, then they start working on them, so that they can better use to their people in their daily lives.

Acts 15: 5-11.

1 Corinthians 7: 18-24.

Ephesians 2: 1-10.

762. JANDUGUYO JANUKULAGE NA BHUYEGI: ULIHAYA JIGABU WALIMA NANGHWE?

Imbuki ya lusumo lunulo, ingilile kuli munhu uyo aginhiwa jikolo na ng’wiye uyo olinduguye. Aho winhiwa ijikolo jinijo, agakija ugulumba kunguno uliojidalahija. Uweyi wigongejaga gwinhiwa jikolo ijo jidulile gokala mujigabu guti giki bhajilima nanghwe umunhu ng’wunuyo. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagang’wila giki, “janduguyo janukulage na bhuyegi: ulihaya jigabu walima nanghwe?”

Ulusumo lunulo, lugalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo adina bhulumbi ukubhiye abho bhagangunanaga, umukikalile kakwe. Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agabhadalahijaga abhiye abho bhagangunanaga bho gujibyedeleja ijikolo ijo bhagang’winhaga. Uweyi agajibhonaga jidololo bhuli jene ijo bhaling’winha abhiye, kunguno agigongejaga winhiwe jikolo jitale gukila ijo bhang’winhaga jinijo.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agikolaga nuyo aginhiwa jikolo na nduguye, ujidalahija, bho gwigongeja winhiwe ijo jokalile mujigabu, kunguno nuweyi adalumbaga ulu bhang’wambilija abhiye, umukikalile kakwe. Hunagwene bhagang’wilaga giki, “janduguyo janukulage na bhuyegi: ulihaya jigabu walima nanghwe?”

Ulusumo lunulo, lolanga bhanhu higulya ya gubhiza na bhulumbilija ulu bhinhiwagwa jikolo nulu jigabhiza jigehu na ginehe, kugiki bhadule gwikala chiza na bhanhu bhabho, umuwikaji bhobho. Idichiza ugujidalahija ijikolo ija gwinhiwa na bhichabho.

Bhaebrania 12:28.

KISWAHILI: CHA NDUGUYO KIPOKEE KWA FURAHA (KATIKA TUNGA):  WATAKA KAPU ULILIMA NAYE?

Chanzo cha methali hiyo, kilianzia kwa mtu aliyepewa kitu na ndugu yake. Alipopewa kitu kicho hakushukuru kwa sababu alikidharau, kuwa ni kidogo. Alitaka apewe kitu kikubwa cha kuweza kujaa kwenye kapu kana kwamba, walilima naye ndugu yake huyo. Ndiyo maana watu walimwambia kwamba, “cha nduguyo kipokee kwa furaha (katika tunga): wataka kapu ulilima naye?”

Methali hiyo, hulinganishwa kwa mtu yule ambaye hana shukrani kwa wenzake wanaomsaidia, katika maisha yake. Mtu huyo, hukidharau kitu anachosaidiwa kwa kupewa na wenzake. Yeye huviona kuwa ni kidogo kila kitu anachopewa na wenzake, kwa sababu ya kutaka apewe kikubwa zaidi kupita kile alichopewa.

Mtu huyo, hufanana na yule aliyepewa kitu na ndugu yake, akakidharau, kwa kutaka apewe kikubwa cha kujaa kapu, kwa sababu naye hashukuru anapopewa vitu na wenzake, katika maisha yake. Ndiyo maana watu humwambia kwamba, “cha nduguyo kipokee kwa furaha (katika tunga): wataka kapu ulilima naye?”

Methali hiyo, hufundisha watu juu ya kuwa na moyo wa shukrani kwa wale wanaowasaidia kwa kuwapatia vitu mbalimbali, hata kama vikiwa vidogo kiasi gani, ili waweze kuishi vizuri na wenzao, maishani mwao. Siyo vizuri kukidharau kitu cha kupewa na wenzao.

Waebrania 12:28.

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ENGLISH: BE  CONTENT  TO  RECEIVE  WHATEVER  THE  AMOUNT  OF  SOMETHING  YOU  ARE  GIVEN.  THIS IS BECAUSE  YOU  DID NOT WORK   FOR  IT (RECEIVE THOSE OF YOUR RELATIVES WITH JOY: YOU WANT THE BASKET DID YOU CULTIVATE WITH THEM?)

The overhead proverb originated from a man who was given a gift by his brother. He was was not grateful because he despised such gift by considering it as a small thing. He wanted to be given a big one enough to fill the basket as if he cultivated together with his brother. That is why people said to him that, “be  content  to  receive  whatever  the  amount  of  something  you  are  given.  This is because  you  did not work   for  it.”

The proverb is likened to a man who has no appreciation to his fellow human beings who help him, in his life. Such person, in turn, despises the gifts that are given to him by his peers. He considers them as small things, because he wants to be given more than what he received.

This person resembles the one who despised what his brother gave to him, by remanding something bigger than that, because he also did not appreciate the gifts which were given to him by his fellows. That is why people tell him, “be  content  to  receive  whatever  the  amount  of  something  you  are  given.  This is because you did not work   for  it.”

This proverb instills in people an idea on how to be grateful to those who help them in various ways, no matter how small their helps can be, so that they can live well with each other, in their lives. It is not good to look down on others.

Hebrews 12:28.