sayings

1439. ILIHO GWINDA UMUMAGANIKO.

Alihoyi munhu uyo oliokwililwa maganiko umung’holo yakwe. Umunhu ng’wunuyo wiganikaga bhuli mhayo gwene ugubhona gudimu duhu ugugutimija umukikalile kakwe. Aliyo ulu wiganika chiza amana igiki alinabho ubhudula ubho gugahebha amaganiko geneyo. Hunagwene agayomba giki, “iliho gwinda umumaganiko.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo agiyumilijaga gwiganika chiza mpaga odula gugamala makoye gakwe umukikalile kakwe. Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agagamalaga amakoye gakwe bho gwiganika chiza mpaga ojipandika inzila ja gugamala wangu kunguno ya witegeleja bhokwe bhunubho umuwikaji bhokwe. Uweyi agabhalelaga abhanhu bha ha kaya yakwe bho gwikala na wiyumilija bho gugamala amakoye gabho chiza, kunguno ya witegeleja bhokwe bhunubho umukikalile kakwe.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo agikolaga nuyo agadebha igiki adulile ugugamala amakoye gakwe ulu wiganika chiza, kunguno nuweyi agiyumilijaga bho gwiganika chiza mpaga ojipandika inzila ja gugamala wangu amakoye gakwe, umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Hunagwene agayombaga giki, “iliho gwinda umumaganiko.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhanhu higulya ya gubhiza na wiyumilija bho gwiganika chiza mpaga bhajipandika inzila ja gugamala wangu amakoye gabho, kugiki bhadule gujilela chiza ikaya jabho, umuwikaji bhobho.

Luka 22:39-42.

Mathayo 26:36-41.

Mathayo 27:3-5.

KISWAHILI: KUNA NJAMA KATIKA MAFIKIRIO.

Alikuwepo mtu aliyejawa mawazo moyoni mwake. Mtu huyo, alikuwa akifikiria kila jambo anaona kuwa ni gumu kulitelekeza katika maisha yake. Lakini akifikiri vizuri anaelewa kuwa anao uwezo wa kuyamaliza mawazo yake hayo. Ndiyo maana alisema kwamba, “kuna njama katika mafikirio.”

Msemo huo, hulinganishwa kwa mtu yule ambaye huyatatua matatizo mengi kwa kuvumilia katika maisha yake. Mtu huyo, huyamaliza matatizo yake kwa kufikiri vizuri mpaka anazipata njia za kuyatatulia matatizo hayo, kwa sababu ya umakini wake huo maishani mwake. Yeye huwalea watu wa familia yake kwa kuishi katika uvumilivu wa kuyamaliza vizuri matatizo hayo, kwa sababu ya umakini wake huo, katika maisha yake.

Mtu huyo, hufanana na yule aliyeelewa kuwa unao uwezo ya kuyamaliza mawazo yake akifikiri vizuri, kwa sababu naye huvumilia kwa kufikiria vizuri mpaka anazipata njia za kuyamaliza kwa haraka matatizo yake maishani mwake. Ndiyo maana yeye husema kwamba, “kuna njama katika mafikirio.”

Msemo huo hufundisha watu juu ya kuwa na uvumilivu wa kufikiria vizuri mpaka wanazipata njia za kuyamaliza kwa haraka matatizo yao, ili waweze kuzilea vyema familia zao, maishani mwao.

Luka 22:39-42.

Mathayo 26:36-41.

Mathayo 27:3-5.

ENGLISH: THERE IS A CONSPIRACY IN THOUGHTS.

There was a man whose heart was filled with many thoughts. He kept thinking about things in his life that were difficult for him to let go of. At first, these thoughts troubled him greatly.

However, when he reflected carefully, he realized that he had an ability to control, organize, and bring his thoughts to an end. From this realization, he said, “there is a conspiracy in thoughts.”

This saying means that thoughts can either trap a person or help him overcome difficulties. When someone thinks deeply, patiently, and with concentration, hidden solutions begin to appear. Thoughts, when well managed, work together like a “conspiracy” to bring clarity and solutions.

This saying is compared to a person who solves many problems through perseverance and careful thinking. Such a person does not rush decisions but reflects until he finds the right way forward. Because of patience and concentration, he is able to face challenges and resolve them wisely.

Through this attitude, the person also raises his family well by handling difficulties calmly, teaching patience, and guiding others by example. His success comes not from haste, but from thoughtful perseverance.

Just as the man discovered that he could bring his thoughts to an end through reflection, so too does the patient person find solutions by thinking deeply and persistently. That is why he confidently says, “there is a conspiracy in thoughts.”

This saying imparts in people an idea of being patient enough to think matters through carefully and avoid rushing decisions. By doing so, they can solve problems wisely and live peacefully, especially in family life.

Luke 22:39–42 – Jesus’ deep reflection and surrender to God’s will.

Matthew 26:36–41 – Vigilance and prayer in moments of inner struggle.

Matthew 27:3–5 – The danger of unresolved and destructive thoughts.

1438. AHO NG’WALI MCHILE IGWANDYA.

Aho kale bhalihoyi bhanhu abho bhalibhadagulebhile mhayo nhebhe abho bhikalaga muchalo na Sanjo. Jigabhita shigu ningi abhanhu bhenabho bhalikala bho nduhu ugugumana umhayo gunuyo kunguno ya kugayiwa munhu uogubhalomela chiza. Aho bhagudebha umhayo gunuyo bhagayega kunguno bhagamana igiki gashinaga igwandya bhali guti bhachile umugwikala bhadagumanile umhayo gunuyo. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagabhawila giki, “aho ng’wali mchile igwandya.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kuli nzunya uyo obhatijiwa wandya wikaji bhupya umukikalile kakwe. Umunhu ng’wunuyo agikomeja gwikala witogilwe na bhiye chiza na guleka gwita imihayo ya umushibhi, kunguno ya guntogwa Mulungu na bhiye, umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Uweyi agabhalelaga bho gwikala ni lange lya guleka gwita mihayo ya bhubhi abhanhu bhakwe, kugiki bhadule gwikala bhalumanile na Yesu mpija obho uyo obhinja mubhusese bho gwita mihayo yabhubhi, umuwikaji bhobho.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agikolaga nabho bhagagumana bho gukeleja umhayo uyo bhalidagumanile umuwikaji bhobho, kunguno nuweyi aho oliatali ugunzunya Yesu, aliochile bho gwita mihayo yabhubhi, umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagang’wilaga giki, “aho ng’wali mchile igwandya.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhazunya higulya ya gubhulanhana chiza ubhuzunya bhobho bho gugikalana chiza amalagilo ga ng’wa Sebha, kugiki bhadule gushiga Ng’wigulu.

Wakolosai 2:4.

Wakolosai 2:8.

Wakolosai 2:20.

Wakolosai 3:1-11.

Waefeso 2:1-10.

KISWAHILI: PALE MLIPOKUWA MMEKUFA MWANZONI.

Hapo zamani walikuwepo watu ambao hawakulifahamu neno fulani katika kijiji cha Sanjo. Zilipata siku nyingi bila ya watu hao kupata uelewa wa neno hilo kwa sababu ya kukosa mtu wa kuwaelewesha vizuri.

Walipopata bahati ya kulifahmu neno hilo walifurahi kwa sababu waligundua kwamba walikuwa kama wamekufa kwa kutokulifahamu neno hilo. Ndiyo maana watu waliwaambia kwamba “pale mlipokuwa mmekufa mwanzoni.”

Msemo huo hulinganishwa kwa mkristo aliyebatizwa akaingia kwenye maisha mpya ya neema katika maisha yake. Mtu huyo, hujibidisha kuishi kwa upendo na wenzake akiwafundisha watu kuacha dhambi kwa kutenda mema, kwa sababu ya upendo wake huo kwa Mungu na wenzake, maishani mwake. Yeye huwalea watu wake kwa kuwaonesha mfano wa kuuishi upendo wa Mungu na kuacha kutenda dhambi, ili waweze kuungana vizuri na Yesu Mkombozi aliwakomboa kutoka katika utumwa na dhambi, maishani mwao.

Mtu huyo hufanana na yule aliyechelewa kulielewa neno fulani katika maisha yake, kwa sababu naye alikuwa kama amekufa wakati wa kabla ya kumwamini Yesu na kubatizwa, hasa kwa kuishi maisha ya dhambi, maishani mwake. Ndiyo maana watu humwambia yeye na wenzake kwamba, “pale mlipokuwa mmekufa mwanzoni.”

Msemo huo hufundisha watu juu ya kuutunza vizuri ukristo wao kwa kuyaishi vizuri maagizo ya Mungu, ili waweze kufika Mbinguni.

Wakolosai 2:4.

Wakolosai 2:8.

Wakolosai 2:20.

Wakolosai 3:1-11.

Waefeso 2:1-10.

ENGLISH: WHERE YOU WERE DEAD IN THE BEGINNING.

Once upon a time, there were people in the village of Sanjo who failed to understand a certain word. They spent many days confused because there was no one who could explain it to them clearly.

When, at last, they came to understand the word, they were filled with joy. They realized that, before understanding it, they had been as if dead. Because of this experience, people said to them, “where you were dead in the beginning.”

This saying refers to a person who lives for a long time in ignorance or misunderstanding and only later comes to the truth. Before understanding, such a person is considered “dead,” but once enlightened, he or she begins a new and meaningful life.

This saying is equaled to a Christian who was baptized and entered into a new life of grace. Before believing in Christ, such a person lived as if dead, especially through a life of sin. Through faith and baptism, however, the person rises to new life in Christ.

The baptized Christian strives to live in love with others, teaches people to abandon sin by doing good, and bears witness through example. By living the love of God and rejecting sin, the Christian helps others to unite with Jesus the Redeemer, who frees humanity from slavery of sin.

Just as the villagers were once “dead” before understanding the word, so too was the believer spiritually dead before coming to Christian faith. That is why people say of such a person and his companions, “where you were dead in the beginning.”

This saying teaches Christians to care for their faith by faithfully living according to God’s commandments, so that they may persevere in grace and finally attain eternal life in Heaven.

Colossians 2:4.

Colossians 2:8.

Colossians 2:20.

Colossians 3:1–11.

Ephesians 2:1–10.

1437. MADUKU.

Alihoyi munhu uyo oliozenga maduku umuchalo ja bhuduhe. AMaduku genayo jili numba ndododo ijo jigazengagwa bho maswa gwingila hasi mpaga kwigulya. Umunhu ng’wunuyo agajitumamilaga inumba jinijo kunguno ya gutimija bhulingisilo bhulebhe ubho abhuhaiye uweyi umukikalile kakwe. Hunagwene agajitanaga giki, “maduku.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo agikomejaga kubheja jikolo ijo jidulile gumwambilija ugubhushigila wangu ubhulingisilo bhokwe umukikalile kakwe. Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agatumama milimo yakwe bho jitumamilo jawiza ijo jidulile kung’wambilija ugubhushigila wangu ubhulingisilo bhokwe umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Uweyi agapandikaga matwajo mingi aha kaya yakwe kunguno ya wigulambija bhokwe bhunubho ubho gutumamila jitumamilo jawiza umumilimo yakwe yiniyo aha kaya yakwe.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agikolaga nuyo agazenga maduku ga gung’wambilija ugubhushigila wangu ubhulingisilo bhokwe, kunguno nuweyi agatumamilaga jitumamila jawiza mpaga obhushigila wangu ubhulingisilo bhokwe umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagajitanaga ijitumamilo jakwe jinijo giki, “maduku.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhanhu higulya ya gubhiza na jitumamilo jawiza ijagudula gubhambilija uguitumama chiza imilimo yabho, kugiki bhadule gujibheja chiza ikaya jabho, umubhulamu bhobho bhunubho.

Ufunuo 3:15-19.

Kumbukumbu 30:15-16, 19.

KISWAHILI: VIZIMBA.

Alikuwepo mtu aliyejenga vizimba katika kijiji cha bhuduhe. Vizimba hivyo ni nyumba ndogondogo zilizojengwa kwa nyasi kuanzia chini hadi juu. Mtu huyo huzitumia nyumba hizo kwa sababu ya kuyatimiza kwa haraka malengo yake katika maisha yake. Ndiyo maana yeye huziita nyumba hizo jila la “vizimba.”

Msemo huo hulinganishwa kwa mtu yule ambaye hujibidisha kutengeneza kitu ambacho chaweza kumsaidia katika kuyafikia malengo yake kwa haraka kwa sababu ya ubunifu wake katika maisha yake. Mtu huyo, hufanya kazi zake kwa kutumia zana nzuri za kumwezesha kuyatekeleza vizuri na kwa haraka malengo yake kwa sababu ya ubunifu wake huo, maishani mwake. Yeye hupata mafaniko mengi katika familia yake hiyo kwa sababu ya ubunifu huo wa kutumia zana nzuri za kuweza kumsaidia katika kuyafikia kwa haraka malengo yake hayo, maishani mwake.

Mtu huyo, hufanana na yule aliyejenga vizimba vya kumsaidia katika kuyafikia malengo yake, kwa sababu naye hutumia zana za kumwezesha kuzimaliza kazi zake kwa haraka mpaka anayafikia malengo yake, maishani mwake. Ndiyo maana watu huziita zana zake jina la “vizimba.”

Msemo huo, hufundisha watu juu ya kuwa na ubunifu wa kutumia zana nzuri za kuwawezesha kuzitekeleza vizuri kazi zao, ili waweze kuziendeleza vizuri familia zao, maishani mwao.

Ufunuo 3:15-19.

Kumbukumbu 30:15-16, 19.

ENGLISH: CAGES

The origin of this saying comes from a man who lived in the village of Bhuduhe. He built small houses made of grass, constructed from the ground up. These houses were simple but effective, allowing him to accomplish his work quickly and efficiently. Because they helped him achieve his goals without delaying, he called these houses “cages.”

This saying is compared to a person who works hard enough to create something useful that helps him achieve his goals quickly through creativity. Such a person chooses and uses good tools wisely so that his work can be done well and without wasting time. Through this creativity and proper use of tools, he attains success in his work and is able to support his family effectively.

Just as the man built cages to help him reach his goals, this person uses appropriate tools and skills to complete his tasks efficiently until his goals are fulfilled. Because these tools help him succeed quickly, people refer to them as “cages.”

This saying teaches people an importance of creativity, diligence, and the wise use of good tools in their work. When people work creatively and responsibly, they are able to provide well for their families and make positive progress in their lives.

Revelation 3:15–19.

Deuteronomy 30:15–16, 19.

1436. LINZWI LILINA MATAMBI.

Imbuki ya kahayile kenako ihoyelile linzwi ilo ligakulaga bho guja hasi mpaga lyabhiza na matambi agagulidimila ilinti ilitale ilo lilina matambi galyo. Ilinzwi linilo ligabhizaga na nguzu ja gudula gugudimila unti intale pye na matambi gago kunguno ya bhujamu bholyo. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagalitanaga giki, “linzwi lilina matambi.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo atolile mpaga upandika bhana bhingi, bhizukuru na bhizimbili bhakwe, umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Umunhu ung’wunuyo agayilelaga chiza ikaya yakwe bho guilanga gutumama milimo ya gubhapandikila matwajo gaguyilanhanila chiza ikaya yiniyo kunguno ya witegelecha bhokwe bhunubho, umukikalile kakwe kenako. Uweyi agapandikaga matwajo mingi noyi akaya yakwe kunguno ya witegeleja bhokwe bhunubho ubho guyilela chiza ikaya yakwe yiniyo, umuwikaji bhokwe.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo agikolaga ni linzwi ilo lilina matambi ga gugudimila unti na matambi gago, kunguno nu weyi alina nanguzu na witegeleja bhutale ubho guyilela na guyilanhana chiza ikaya yakwe yiniyo, umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagang’witanaga giki, “linzwi lilina matambi.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhitoji higulya ya gubhiza na witegeleja bho gujilela chiza ikaya jabho, kugiki bhadule gupandika matwajo mingi umukaya jabho jinijo, umuwikaji bhobho.

Mwanzo 17:7.

2 Samweli 5:12.

Yohana 15:1-9.

KISWAHILI: MZIZI WENYE MATAWI.

Chanzo cha msemo huo huongelea juu ya mzizi unaokua kwa kwenda chini ya ardhi mpaka unapata matawi ya kuweza kuushikiria mti mkubwa wenye matawi. Mzizi huo huwa na nguvu za kuweza kuushikiria mti mkubwa wenye matawi yake kwa sababu ya uimara wake huo. Ndiyo maana watu huuita jina la “mzizi wenye matawi.”

Msemo huo hulinganishwa kwa mtu yule aliyeoa akapata watoto wengi, wajukuu na vilembe, katika maisha yake. Mtu huyo, huilea vyema familia yake hiyo kwa kuifundisha kufanya kazi za kuwapatia mahitaji ya kutosha kutumia kwa sababu ya uaminifu wake huo maishani mwake. Yeye hupata mafanikio mengi sana kwenye familia yake kwa sababu ya uaminifu wake huo wa kuilea vyema familia hiyo, maishani mwake.

Mtu huyo hufanana na ule mzizi wenye matawi ya kuushikiria mti wenye matawi, kwa sababu naye ana nguvu na uaminifu wa kuilinda vyema familia yake hiyo, maishani mwake. Ndiyo maana watu humuita jina la “mzizi wenye matawi.”

Msemo huo hufundisha wana ndoa juu ya kuwa na uaminifu wa kuzilea vyema familia zao, ili waweze kupata maendeleo mengi katika familia zao, maishani mwao.

Mwanzo 17:7.

2 Samweli 5:12.

Yohana 15:1-9.

ENGLISH: BRANCHED ROOT

The origin of this saying comes from a root that grows underground and develops many branches strong enough to support a large tree. Because of its deep foundation and spreading branches, the root is able to hold the tree firmly and give it stability. For this reason, people call it a “branched root.”

This saying is matched to a person who gets married and is blessed with many children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Such a person raises the family well by teaching them good values, responsibility, and useful skills so that they can provide for their needs. Through faithfulness, commitment, and hard work, this person builds a strong and successful family.

Like a branched root that supports a great tree, this person has the strength, loyalty, and wisdom to protect and sustain the family throughout life. That is why he is called a “branched root.”

This saying imparts in married couples an idea of importance of faithfulness, responsibility, and dedication in raising their families. When a family is built on these virtues, it grows strong, stable, and fruitful, bringing lasting progress and blessing to future generations.

Genesis 17:7.

2 Samuel 5:12.

John 15:1–9.

1435. NGANHANAZU.

Akahayile kenako kalolile nti ngudizu uyo guli gubhi ubho gugulola. Aliyo lulu unti gunuyo, gugafunya matwajo gawiza na manonu gete ugugalwa. Abhanhu bhagagulolaga bhagukolwa aliyo ulubhagalya amatwajo gago bhayega na gugutogwa unti gunuyo. Hunagwene bhagagwitanaga giki, “nganhanazu.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu wihanga lyabhubhi uyo alindamaganu aliyo ng’holo yakwe iliyawiza umukaji bhokwe. Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agabhalonjaga pye abhanhu chiza bho nduhu ugubhakomanya kunguno ya ng’holo yakwe iyawiza yiniyo, umukikalile kakwe kenako. Uweyi agayilelaga chiza ikaya yakwe bho guyilanga gwikala ni kujo kubhanhu bhose kunguno ya ng’holo yakwe iyawiza yiniyo, umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho.

Umunhu ng’wunyo agikolaga nu nti ungudizu ugolihanga lyabhubhi aliyo amatwajo gago galimanonu, kunguno nuweyi alinihanga lyabhubhi aliyo ing’holo yakwe iliyawiza ukubhanhu bhakwe, umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagag’witanaga giki, “nganhanazu.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhanhu higulya ya gubhiza na ng’holo jawiza ijagulamula bhanhu bhabho bho nduhu gubhalola hanze ya mili, kugiki bhadule gubheja bhulamuji bho nhana umukaya jabho jinijo.

Mwanzo 18:19.

Mathayo 5:3-11.

Wagalatia 3:1-6.

KISWAHILI: MDUMAVU.

Msemo huo huangalia mti mdumavu ambao ni mbaya kwa kuuangalia. Lakini mti huo hutoa matunda mazuri na matamu kabisa kwa kuyala. Watu wanapougalia mti huo huuchukia lakini wakiyala matunda yake hufurahi na kuupenda. Ndiyo maana watu hao huuita mti huo jina la “mdumavu.”

Msemo huo, hulinganishwa kwa mtu mwenye sura mbaya aliyedumaa lakini roho yake ni nzuri maishani mwake. Mtu huyo, huwajali vizuri watu wote bila ya kuwabagua kwa sababu ya roho yake hiyo nzuri katika maisha yake hayo. Yeye huilea vyema familia yake kwa kuwafundisha watu wake kuwa na heshima kwa watu wote kwa sababu ya roho yake hiyo nzuri, maishani mwake.

Mtu huyo, hufanana na ule mti mdumavu wenye sura mbaya lakini matunda yake ni mazuri na matamu, kwa sababu naye ana sura mbaya lakini roho yake ni mzuri kwa watu wake. Ndiyo maana watu humuita jila la “mdumavu.”

Msemo huo hufundisha watu juu ya kuwa na roho nzuri za kuwaamua vyema watu wao bila ya kuangalia sura ya nje, ili waweze kuwa na maamuzi ya haki katika familia zao hizo.

Mwanzo 18:19.

Mathayo 5:3-11.

Wagalatia 3:1-6.

ENGLISH: A RETARDED ONE.

This saying refers to a tree that is stunted in growth and unattractive in appearance. When people see it, they dislike it because it does not look strong or beautiful. However, when the tree bears fruit, its fruits are very good and delicious to eat. Those who taste the fruit are pleased and begin to appreciate the tree. Because of this contrast between appearance and value, people call it “a retarded one.”

The saying is compared to a person whose outward appearance is unattractive and whose physical growth seems limited, yet whose inner spirit is good and upright. Such a person treats all people with care and fairness, without discrimination. Because of his good spirit, he raises his family well and teaches them to respect others and live peacefully within the community.

Like the stunted tree that looks ugly but produces excellent fruit, this person may not appear impressive outwardly, but his actions and character bring life and goodness to others. For this reason, people describe him with the saying “a retarded one,” emphasizing not weakness, but the hidden value found within.

This saying teaches people to value inner character over outward appearance. It calls the community to judge wisely, guided by good spirit and understanding, so that right decisions may be made in family and community life.

Genesis 18:19 – Righteous character revealed through responsible living.

Matthew 5:3–11 – Blessedness found not in appearance, but in the spirit.

Galatians 3:1–6 – Value measured by faith and obedience, not outward form.