sayings

1475. WELELA MBAZU GITI ILIMBA LILULI.

Olihoyi munhu uyo wigejaga mbazu jakwe umuchalo jilebhe. Imbazu jinijo jali ndododo noyi guti maluli ga gubhegeja mabhelele. Amaluli genayo gagasumagwa bho ngito kunguno ya gutulila jiliwa. Hunagwene umunhu ng’wunuyo, bhagang’wilaga abhanhu giki “welela mbazu giti ilimba liluli.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo adagudililaga chiza umili gokwe umukikalile kakwe. Umunhu ng’wunuyo agagulekanijaga umili gokwe bho nduhu uguguchala ukubhugota ulu alisata, na nduhu gulya chiza uluotubhaga, kunguno ya guleka gugudilila chiza umili gokwe gunuyo umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Uweyi agakondaga noyi kunguno ya guleka gugudilila chiza umili gokwe gunuyo, umukikalile kakwe kenako.

Umunhu ung’wunuyo, agikolaga nuyo wigejaga mbazu guti liluli lya gusumila libhelele, kunguno nuweyi agagulekanijiga umili gokwe mpaga okonda umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagang’wilaga giki, “welela mbazu giti ilimba liluli.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhanhu higulya ya gubhiza na witegeleja bho guyidilila chiza imimili yabho bho gulya chiza na guyichala kubhugota ulu bhalisata, kugiki bhadule gwikala na bhuyeji umukaya jabho jinijo.

Mwanzo 14:3.

Zaburi 109:24.

Kumbukumbu la Torati 32:24.

KISWAHILI: MBAVU ZIMEELEA KAMA FITO ZA KIHENGE.

Alikuwepo mtu mbaye mbazu zake zilionekana wazi. Mbavu hizo zilikuwa ndogo ndogo kama fito za kutengenezea kihenge cha kuwekea chakula. Fito hiyo ni nyembamba sana. Ndiyo maana watu walimwambia mtu huyo kwamba, “mbavu zimeelea kama fito za kihenge.”

Msemo huo, hulinganishwa kwa mtu yule ambaye haujali mwili wake katika maisha yake. Mtu huyo, huutelekeza mwili wake kwa kutoenda kutibiwa anapoumwa, na kutokula vizuri anapoisikia njaa, kwa sababu ya kutokuujali mwili huo maishani mwake. Yeye hukonda sana kwa sababu ya kutokuujali vizuri mwili huo katika maisha yake hayo.

Mtu huyo, hufanana na yule ambaye mbavu zake zilionekana wazi, kwa sababu naye amekonda mpaka mbavu zinaonekana wazi, maishani mwake. Ndiyo maana watu humwambia kwamba, “mbavu zimeelea kama fito za kihenge.”

Msemo huo, hufundisha watu juu ya kuwa na umakini wa kuijali vizuri miili yao kwa kuipeleka kutibiwa hospitalini wanapoumwa, na kula vizuri wanapojisikia njaa, ili waweze kuishi kwa furaha, katika familia zao hizo.

Mwanzo 14:3.

Zaburi 109:24.

Kumbukumbu la Torati 32:24.

 

ENGLISH: THE RIBS ARE FLOATING LIKE THE STEEL OF A FOOD PLATE.

There was a man whose ribs were clearly visible because he was very thin. His ribs looked like the thin metal rods used to shape a food plate. They stood out sharply under his skin. Because of this, people said to him, “The ribs are floating like the steel of a food plate.”

This saying is compared to a person who does not take care of his body in his life. Such a person neglects himself. He does not go for treatment when he is sick, and he does not eat properly when he is hungry. Because of this neglect, he becomes very thin, and his ribs begin to show clearly.

That person is like the man whose ribs were visible. His body shows the results of his carelessness. Therefore, people say to him, “The ribs are floating like the steel of a food plate.”

This saying teaches an important lesson: a person must take good care of his body. When someone is sick, he should seek treatment. When he is hungry, he should eat properly. By caring for the body, a person can remain healthy and live happily with his family.

The teaching of this saying can be connected with verses such as Genesis 14:3, Psalm 109:24, and Deuteronomy 32:24, which remind people about physical weakness and the importance of well-being in life.

 

 

1473. OGAYIWA NG’HINGO GITI NG’ONGE JILIPUGANYA MU GITI.

Oliyoyi munhu uyo ulina nhingo nguhi. Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agakoyaga ugumila ing’honge kunguno ya bhuguhi bho ng’hingo yakwe yiniyo. Uweyi obhizaga guti inhonge ijo jibhisanyaga mugiti. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagang’wila giki, “ogayiwa ng’hingo giti ng’onge jilipuganya mu giti.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kubhanhu abho bhitola muludugu lobho, umukikalile kabho. Abhitoji bhenabho bhali bhadimanile chiza umuludugu lobho kunguno ya gugayiwa witegeleja bho gwita bhukengeji bho gwidebha chiza umubhudugu bhobho bhunubho, umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho. Abhoyi bhagadumaga uguilela chiza ikaya yabho kunguno ya gugayiwa witegeleja bhunubho ubho gwidebha chiza umubhudugu bhobho bhunubho, umukikalile kabho kenako.

Abhanhu bhenabho bhagikolaga ni ng’honge ijo jibhisanyaga mugiti, kunguno nabhoyi bhitola mubhudugu bhobho bho nduhu ugwidebha chiza, umuwikaji bhobho. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagabhawilaga giki, “ogayiwa ng’hingo giti ng’honge jilipuganya mugiti.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhitoji higulya ya gubhiza na witegeleja bho gwidebha chiza umubhudugu bhobho haho bhatali ugwitola, kugiki bhadule ugujilela chiza ikaya jabho jinijo, umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho.

1Wakorintho 8:38-39.

KISWAHILI: UMEKOSA SHINGO KAMA TONGE KUCHENGANA GIZANI.

Alikuwepo mtu aliyekuwa na shingo fupi. Mtu huyo, alipata shida ya kumeza tonge kwa sababu ya ufupi wa shingo yake. Yeye alifanana na tonge zilizopishana kwenye giza. Ndiyo maana watu walimwambia kwamba, “umekosa shingo kama tonge kuchengana gizani.”

Msemo huo, hulinganishwa kwa watu waliooana ndani ya undugu wao katika maisha yao. Wana ndoa hao, hawakuuelewana vizuri katika undugu wao kabla ya kuoana kwa sababu ya kukosa umakini wa kuuelewa vizuri undugu wao, maishani mwao. Wao hushindwa kuilea vyema familia yao, kwa sababu ya kukosa umakini huo wa kuuelewa vizuri undugu wao kabla ya kuoana, katika maisha yao.

Watu hao, hufanana na zile tonge zilizopishana gizani kwenye shingo fupi, kwa sababu nao wameoana ndani ya undugu wao bila ya kuelewana vizuri, maishani mwao. Ndiyo maana watu waliwaambia kwamba, “umekosa shingo kama tonge kuchengana gizani.”

Msemo huyo, hufundisha wana ndoa juu ya kuwa na umakini wa kuwawezesha kufanya utafiti wa kuwaolewa ndugu zao kabla ya kuoana, ili waweze kuzilea vyema familia zao, maishani mwao.

1Wakorintho 8:38-39.

 

ENGLISH: YOU HAVE A SHORT NECK LIKE PIECES OF STIF FOOD PASSING EACH OTHER IN THE DARK.

There was once a man who had a very short neck. Because of this, he struggled to swallow food easily. People described his condition in a figurative way, saying it was like “pieces of food passing each other in the dark.” From this image came the saying: “You have a short neck like pieces of stif food passing each other in the dark.”

This saying is compared to people who marry within their own close family without first taking time to understand one another well. Before marriage, they do not carefully examine their relationship, their differences, or their responsibilities. Because of this lack of understanding, they may later struggle to build and guide their family properly.

Just as food passing in a short neck faces difficulty, these couples face confusion and misunderstanding in their marriage. The “darkness” in the saying symbolizes a lack of knowledge, preparation, and wisdom before entering into marriage.

Therefore, this saying teaches that people should be careful and thoughtful before marriage. They should take time to understand one another deeply, seek guidance, and prepare themselves well so that they can raise their families in peace and unity throughout their lives.

The teaching also connects with the spirit of love and responsibility found in First Epistle to the Corinthians 8:38–39, which reminds believers about the importance of acting in love and wisdom in their relationships.

Hence, marriage requires understanding, preparation, and wisdom. Entering it without knowledge and careful thought can lead to unnecessary struggles.

1472. NGUNGA GODUNG’WA LIMI.

Aho kale lyalihoyi linti ilo litanagwa lingunga. Ilingunga linilo lyahulumaga bhuli makanza nulu ib’ize chu ja limi lisebhu kunguno lyalihasoga. Ilyoyi lyahurumaga duhu pye amakanza genayo kunguno ya gwikala ha bhulolo bhusoga chiniko. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagayomba giki, “ngunga godung’wa limi.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo agikalaga ha kaya ya bhutogwa bhutale, umukikalile kakwe kenako. Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agatumamaga milimo yakwe na bhuyegi bhutale na bhanhu bha ha kaya yakwe yiniyo, kunguno ya bhutogwa bhutale ubho bhalinabho bhunubho, umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho. Uweyi agayibhejaga chiza ikaya yakwe yiniyo kunguno ya bhutogwa bho bhanhu bhenabho, umukikalile kakwe kenako.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo agikolaga nu ngunga uyo gohulumaga pye amakanza nulu lyasebhaga ilimi, kunguno nuweyi agikalaga na bhanhu bhabhutogwa ubho bhugang’winhaga bhuyegi bhuli makanza, aha kaya yakwe yiniyo, umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagang’witaga giki, “ngunga godung’wa limi.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhanhu higulya ya gubhiza na bhutogwa bho gubhambilija gutumama milimo yabho chiza na bhuyegi, kugiki bhadule gujibheja chiza ikaya jabho jinijo, umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho.

Ezekieli 31:4-5.

Ayubu 8:16-19.

Zaburi 104:16-19.

KISWAHILI: MGUNGA ULIOSHINDA JUA.

Hapo zamani ulikuwepo mti ulioitwa Mgunga. Mkunga huyo ulisitawi kila wakati hata iwe kiangazi cha Jua kali kwa sababu ulikuwa kwenye udongo mzuri. Wenyewe ulisitawi wakati wote huo kwa sababu ya kuwa pazuri hivyo. Ndiyo maana watu waliuita jina la “mgunga ulioshinda Jua.”

Msemo huo, hulinganishwa kwa mtu yule anayeishi kwenye familia yenye upendo mkubwa, katika maisha yake. Mtu huyo, hufanya kazi kwa furaha kubwa katika familia yake hiyo, kwa sababu ya upendo wa watu hao, maishani mwake. Yeye huilea vyema familia yake hiyo kwa sababu ya upendo walionao watu hao, katika maisha yao hayo.

Mtu huyo, hufanana na ule mgunga uliokuwa kwenye udongo mzuri mpaka ukasitawi hata wakati wa Jua kali, kwa sababu naye huishi na watu wenye upendo uliompatia furaha kila wakati kwenye familia yake, maishani mwake. Ndiyo maana watu walimuita jina la “mgunga ulioshinda Jua.”

Msemo huo hufundisha watu juu ya kuwa na upendo wa kuwasaidia kufanya kazi zao vizuri na kwa furaha, ili waweze kuzilea vyema familia zao, maishani mwao.

Ezekieli 31:4-5.

Ayubu 8:16-19.

Zaburi 104:16-19.

 

THE MGUNGA THAT OVERCAME THE SUN

Once upon a time, there was a tree called Mgunga. The Mgunga tree always flourished, even during the hot summer, because it grew in rich and fertile soil. It continued to grow strong and healthy because it was planted in a good place. That is why people called it “the Mgunga that overcame the Sun.”

This saying is compared to a person who lives in a family filled with great love. Because of the love in that family, the person works with joy and peace. He takes good care of his family, and he fulfills his responsibilities happily, because he is strengthened by their love.

Just like the Mgunga tree that flourished even under the burning Sun because it was planted in good soil, this person thrives in life because he lives among loving and supportive people. That is why he is called “the Mgunga that overcame the Sun.”

This saying teaches people that love is like fertile soil. When there is love in a family, people gain strength to work hard, remain patient during difficulties, and raise their families well throughout their lives.

Book of Ezekiel 31:4–5.

Book of Job 8:16–19.

Psalms 104:16–19.

These passages also describe how trees planted in good conditions grow strong and flourish, just as a person rooted in love grows and prospers in life.

 

 

1471. BATINDIJI PYE.

Akahayile kenako kahoyelile ndimu iyo igitanagwa ng’holo. Indimu yiniyo, igikalaga ndyehu bhuli makanza kunguno ya kabhumbulwe kayo kenako, umuwikaji bhoyo. Iyoyi igabhizaga guti giki igutindilaga, umukikalile kayo kenako. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagajitinaga ing’holo jinijo giki, “bhatindiji pye.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo alinyehu umukikalile kakwe. Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agikalaga na bhanhu bho gwiyambilija kutumama milimo yabho chiza, kunguno ya bhulyehu bhokwe bhunubho, umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Uweyi agabhalelaga chiza abhanhu bha ha kaya yakwe yiniyo, kunguno ya bhulyehu bhokwe bhunubho umukikalile kakwe kenako.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agikolaga ni ng’holo iyo ilindyehu kunguno nuweyi ali na bhulyehu bho gubhalela chiza abhanhu bhakwe, umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagayombaga giki, “batindiji pye.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhanhu higulya ya gubhiza na bhulyehu bho gwikala chiza na bhichabho, kugiki bhadule gujilela chiza ikaya jabho jinijo, umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho.

 Hebabu 12:3.

Yeremia 11:19.

 

KISWAHILI: WASINZIAJI WOTE.

Msemo huo, huongelea juu ya mnyama anayeitwa kondoo. Mnyama huyo huishi kwa utulivu kila wakati kwa sababu ya kuumbwa kwake hivyo maishani mwake. Kondoo huyo, huonekana kana kwamba, anasinzia katika maisha yake. Ndiyo maana watu huwaita kondoo wote kuwa ni “wasinziaji wote.”

Msemo huo, hulinganishwa kwa mtu yule ambaye ni mpole katika maisha yake. Mtu huyo, huishi na watu kwa kusaidiana katika kuyatekeleza vizuri majukumu yao, kwa sababu ya upole wake huo, maishani mwake. Yeye huwalea vyema watu walioko kwenye familia yake hiyo, kwa sababu ya upole wake huo, katika maisha yake hayo.  

Mtu huyo, hufanana na yule kondoo anayeishi kwa utulivu, kwa sababu naye ana upole wa kuwalea vyema watu wake, maishani mwake. Ndiyo maana watu humwambia kwamba ni, “wasinziaji wote.”

Msemo huo hufundisha watu juu ya kuwa na upole wa kuwawezesha kuishi na wenzao vizuri, ili waweze kuzilea vyema familia zao, maishani mwao.

Hebabu 12:3.

Yeremia 11:19.

 

ENGLISH: ALL SLEEPERS.

This saying refers to an animal called a sheep. A sheep is known for its calm and peaceful nature. It does not fight aggressively but lives quietly among others. Because of its gentle behavior, people say that sheep seem as if they are always asleep. That is why they are called “all sleepers.”

This proverb is compared to a person who is gentle in his life. A gentle person lives peacefully with others. He cooperates with people, helps them carry out their duties, and avoids conflict. Because of his calm spirit, he builds unity in his community.

Such a person also raises his family well. Through patience and kindness, he guides his children and supports his household with wisdom. He resembles the sheep that lives peacefully among the flock. For this reason, people may describe him as “all sleepers,” meaning he is calm, humble, and gentle.

This saying imparts in people an idea of importance of gentleness. A gentle person is able to live well with others, maintain harmony, and build a strong family through patience and love.

In Book of Hebrews 12:3, believers are encouraged to consider Christ, who endured opposition with patience, so that they may not grow weary.

In Book of Jeremiah 11:19, the prophet compares himself to a gentle lamb led to the slaughter, showing humility and innocence.

These scriptures remind us that gentleness and patience are signs of strength, not weakness.

 

 

1470. NANG’HO OPOMOKELA.

Olihoyi munhu uyo otumamaga nimo gokwe uyo goli na solobho nhale umuwikaji bhokwe. Umunhu ng’wunuyo ogutumamaga bhuligwa unimo gokwe gunuyo kunguno ya solobho yago yiniyo aha kaya yakwe. Uweyi wigulambijaga ugugutumama unimo gunuyo bho nduhu uguguleka nulu alifigilijiwa na bhiye. Hunagwene abhanbu bhenabho bhagang’wilaga giki, “nang’ho opomokela.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo alina wiyumilija bho gwigulambijaga gutumama milimo yakwe bho nduhu ugugwa ing’holo nulu alidahahijiwa na bhiye, umukikalile kakwe. Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agigulambijaga gutumama milimo yabho bho nduhu ugubhadegeleka abhanhu abho bhagaidalihijaga imilimo yakwe, kunguno ya wiyumilija bhokwe bhunubho, umuwikaji bhokwe. Uweyi apandikaga sabho ningi noyi aha kaya yakwe yiniyo, aha kaya yakwe kunguno ya wiyumilija bhokwe bhunubho ubho gutumama milimo yakwe yiniyo nulu bhalindalihija abhiye, umukikalile kakwe kenako.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agikolaga nuyo otumamaga nimo gokwe bho nduhu uguguleka nulu bhalindalahija abhiye, kunguno nuweyi agigulambijaga gutumama milimo yakwe bho nduhu ugoya nulu bhalimbyeda abhiye, umuwikaji bhokwe. Hunagwene abhanhu bhenabho bhagang’wilaga giki, “nang’ho opomokela.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhanhu higulya ya gubhiza na wiyumilija bho gwigulambija gutumama milimo yabho chiza bho nduhu uguileka nulu bhalidalahijiwa na bhichabho, kugiki bhadule kupandika sabho ja gubhambilija ugujibheja chiza ikaya jabho jinijo, umuwikaji bhokwe.

Kumbukumbu 27:16.

2 Mambo ya Nyakati 36:16.

Isaya 53:3.

KISWAHILI: NAWE HAMNA.

Alikuwepo mtu aliyekuwa akifanya kazi yake iliyokuwa na faida kubwa maishani mwake. Mtu huyo, aliifanya kazi yake hiyo kila siku kwa sababu ya faida kubwa ya kazi yake hiyo.  Yeye alijibidisha kuitekeleza kazi yake bila ya kukubali kukatishwa tamaa na watu wenzake waliomdharau. Ndiyo maana watu hao walimwambia kuwa, “nawe hamna.”

Msemo huo hulinganishwa kwa mtu yule ambaye ana uvumilivu wa kujibidisha kufanya kazi yake bila ya kukata tamaa anapodharauliwa na wenzake, katika maisha yake. Mtu huyo, hujibidisha kufanya kazi zake bila ya kuwasikiliza wale wanaoidharau kazi yake kwa sababu ya uvumilivu wake huo, maishani mwake. Yeye hupata mali nyingi sana kwenye familia yake hiyo, kwa sababu ya uvumilifu wake huo wa kuendelea kuyatekeleza majukumu yake hata pale anapodharauliwa na wenzake, katika maisha yake hayo.

Mtu huyo, hufanana na yule aliyefanya kazi yake hiyo bila ya kuiaacha hata pale alipodharauliwa na wenzake, kwa sababu naye hujibidisha kufanya kazi zake bila ya kuiacha hata pale anapodharauliwa na wenzake, maishani mwake. Ndiyo maana watu hao humwambia kwamba, “nawe humna.”

Msemo huyo, hufundisha watu juu ya kuwa na uvumilivu wa kujibidisha kuyatakelekeza vizuri majukumu yao bila ya kuyaacha hata kama baadhi ya watu watawadharau, ili waweze kupata mali za kuwasaidia katika kuzilea vyema familia zao hizo, maishani mwao.

Kumbukumbu 27:16.

2 Mambo ya Nyakati 36:16.

Isaya 53:3.

 

ENGLISH: YOU ARE NOTHING

There was a man who was doing a job that brought him great profit in his life. He worked every day because his work was very rewarding. He tried his best to carry out his duties faithfully, without allowing himself to be discouraged by his peers who looked down on him. Because they despised his work by telling him, “You are nothing.”

This saying is compared to a person who has patience to work hard and continue doing his job without giving up, even when others look down on him. Such a person does not listen to those who despise his work. Instead, he remains patient and focused on his responsibilities. Because of his perseverance, he earns wealth and is able to provide well for his family.

That person is like the man who refused to give up, even when he was despised by his peers. He continues striving in his work with determination and patience. Although people say to him, “You are nothing,” he proves through his actions that he is committed and responsible.

This saying teaches people to be patient and steadfast in managing their responsibilities. Even if others despise or underestimate them, they should not give up. Through perseverance and faithfulness, they will succeed and be able to support their families well in life.

Deuteronomy 27:16 – A reminder about respecting others and not treating them with contempt.

2 Chronicles 36:16 – People mocked and despised God’s messengers.

Isaiah 53:3 – The servant of the Lord was despised and rejected by others.

These scriptures show that being despised does not mean a person has no value. Even those chosen by God were rejected, yet their purpose was great.