sayings

1469. NH’UMO GO HUMILA WILALI.

Golihoyi mongo uyo gohumaga wilali ijidiku ni chu bho nduhu ugukama. Umongo gunuyo gugahumaga pye amakanza bho nduhu ugutinika kunguno ya wingi bho minzi gago. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagayombaga giki, “nh’umo go humila wilali.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo agagudimilaga mhayo go ng’wa mulungu bhuli makanza, umukikalile kakwe. Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agagudimilaga umhayo go ng’wa Mulungu bho gugikalana chiza amalagilo gakwe na gwikala na bhanhu chiza, kunguno ya bhutungilija bhokwe bhunubho, umuwikaji bhokwe. Uweyi apandikaga mbango ja gwikala na bhuyegi aha kaya yake kunguno ya bhutungilija bhokwe bhunubho ubho gugudimila chiza umhayo go ng’wa Sebha, umuwikaji bhokwe.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agikolaga nu mongo uyo gugahumaga pye amakanza bho nduhu ugukama, kunguno nuweyi agasalilaga pye amakanza bho nduhu ugunoga, umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagang’wilaga giki, “nh’umo go humila wilali.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhanhu higulya ya gubhiza na bhutungilija bho gugadimila amalagilo ga ng’wa Mulungu bhuli makanza bho nduhu ugunoga, kugiki bhadule kupandika mbango ja gubhashisha ng’wigulu.

Mathayo 24:35.

Marko 13:31.

Luka 21:33.

KISWAHILI: MTIRIRIKO UMETIRIRIKA KIMOJA.

Ulikuwepo mto ambao ulikuwa ukitiririka kimoja wakati wote wa kiangazi na wa masika bila ya kukoma. Mto huo ulitiririka wakati wote bila ya kukatika kwa sababu ya wingi wa maji yake. Ndiyo maana watu walisema kwamba, “mtiririko umetiririka kimoja.”

Msemo huo hulinganishwa kwa mtu yule ambaye hulishikiria neno la Mungu kila wakati, katika maisha yake. Mtu huyo, hulishikilia neno la Mungu kwa kuyaishi vizuri maagizo yake na kuishi vizuri na watu, kwa sababu ya unyofu wake huo maishani mwake. Yeye hupata baraka za kuishi kwa furaha katika familia yake kwa sababu ya uaminifu wake huo wa kuliishi vyema neno la Mungu, katika maisha yake.

Mtu huyo, hufanana na ule mto uliotiririka wakati wote bila kukoma, kwa sababu naye hulishikiria neno la Mungu kila wakati bila kushoka, maishani mwake. Ndiyo maana watu walimwambia kwamba, “mtiririko umetiririka kimoja.”

Msemo huo, hufundisha watu juu ya kuwa na uaminifu wa kuyaishi maagizo ya Mungu wakati wote bila kushoka, ili waweze kupata baraka za kuwafikisha mbinguni.

Mathayo 24:35.

Marko 13:31.

Luka 21:33.

ENGLISH: THE FLOW HAS FLOWED ALL THE TIME.

There was a river that flowed continuously throughout summer and winter without ever stopping. It flowed at all times because it had an abundance of water. For this reason, people said, “The flow has flowed all the time.”

This saying is compared to a person who holds firmly to the Word of God at all times in his life. He remains faithful by following God’s instructions and living well with other people. Because of his honesty and obedience, he receives blessings and lives peacefully and happily with his family.

That person is like the river that never stops flowing. Just as the river flows continuously, he continues to live according to God’s Word without giving up. That is why people say about him, “The flow has flowed all the time.”

This saying teaches people to remain faithful to God’s commandments at all times without failing, so that they may receive blessings and inherit eternal life.

Matthew 24:35 – “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.”

Mark 13:31 – “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.”

Luke 21:33 – “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.”

1468. NAGULILAGA HA NUMBAGA.

Olihoyi munhu uyo agasoma chiza mpaga ukinda umumasomo gakwe. Unsomi ng’wunuyo, agapandika nimo kulwa bhusomi bhokwe bhunubho umo agayupandikila mhiya gubhitila mu nimo gokwe gunuyo. Uweyi agayulila mu mbeho kunguno ya kupandika mhiya ja gugulila jiliwa bho nduhu ugupya ilimi. Hunagwene agayomba giki, “nagulilaga ha numbaga.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo alina masala ga gwigugulambija gutumama milimo yakwe chiza mpaga opandika sabho ja gutumamila umukikalile kakwe. Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agagatumamilaga amasala gakwe bho guchola milimo miza na gwigulambija guitumama chiza mpaga opandika jiliwa oyulya chiza aha kaya yakwe yiniyo, kunguno ya masala gakwe genayo, umuwikaji bhokwe. Uweyi apandikaga sabho ja gulya chiza aha kaya yakwe kunguno ya masala gakwe genayo, agatumama milimo yakwe chiza chiniko, umukikalile kakwe kenako.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo agikolaga nuyo agasoma mpaga upandika nimo gogupandikila mhiya ja gulila mu mbeho, kunguno nuweyi alina masala gagwigulambija gutumama milimo chiza mpaga opandika jiliwe ja gulya chiza aha kaya yakwe yiniyo, umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Hunagwene agayombaga giki, “nagulilaga ha numbaga.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhanhu higulya ya gubhiza na masala gagwigulambija gutumama milimo yabho chiza, kugiki bhadule gupandika sabho ja gulya chiza umukaya jabho jinijo, umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho.

Yeremia 52:33-34.

Mhubiri 5:10-15.

KISWAHILI: NINAKULA NIKIWA KIVULINI.

Alikuwepo mtu aliyesoma vizuri mpaka akashinda vizuri katika masomo yake. Msomi huyo, alipata kazi iliyompatia hela kwa sababu ya usomi wake huo. Yeye alianza kula akiwa kivulini kwa sababu ya pesa alizozipata kwenye mshahara wakutoka kwenye kazi yake hiyo. Ndiyo maana alisema kwamba, “ninakula nikiwa kivulini.”

Msemo huo hulinganishwa kwa mtu yule ambaye ana akili za kujibidisha kufanya kazi zake vizuri mpaka anapata mali nyingi, katika maisha yake. Mtu huyo huitumia vizuri akili yake kwa kujibidisha kufanya kazi vizuri mpaka anapata chakula cha kula vizuri katika familia yake, kwa sababu ya akili zake hizo, maishani mwake. Yeye hupata mali za kula vizuri katika familia yake kwa sababu ya akili zake hizo, za kujibidisha kufanya kazi vizuri hivyo, katika maisha yake.

Mtu huyo, hufanana na yule aliyesoma vizuri mpaka akapata kazi ya kumpatia pesa za kumwezesha kula akiwa kivulini, kwa sababu naye ana akili za kujibidisha kufanya kazi zake vizuri mpaka akapata chakula cha kula vizuri kwenye familia yake hiyo, maishani mwake. Ndiyo husema kwamba, “ninakula nikiwa kivulini.”

Msemo huo hufundisha watu juu ya kuwa na akili za kujibidisha kuyatekeleza vizuri majukumu yao, ili waweze kupata mali za kula vizuri katika familia zao, maishani mwao.

Yeremia 52:33-34.

Mhubiri 5:10-15.

ENGLISH: I EAT IN THE SHADE.

There was a man who studied diligently until he excelled in his education. Because of his hard work and intelligence, he secured a good job that provided him with a steady income. As a result of his salary, he was able to live comfortably and “eat in the shade.” That is why he said, “I eat in the shade.”

This saying refers to a person who uses his intelligence wisely and works hard enough to perform his duties well until he gains prosperity in life. Through dedication and perseverance, he earns enough to provide good food and a stable life for his family. His success does not come by chance, but through effort, discipline, and responsible living.

Such a person is like the one who studied hard and obtained a job that enabled him to “eat in the shade.” In the same way, anyone who applies wisdom and diligence in their work will eventually enjoy the fruits of their labor.

This saying teaches people the significance of intelligence, hard work, and commitment to responsibilities. When a person works faithfully and wisely, he will be able to support his family and live a stable and honorable life.

Jeremiah 52:33–34 — Jehoiachin was released from prison and given regular provision for the rest of his life.

Ecclesiastes 5:10–15 — True satisfaction does not come from loving money, but from wisely enjoying the fruits of one’s labor.

1467. YAPULA NSU.

Aho kale bhalihoyi bhanhu abho bhali bhaja kulombo na nva yabho. Inva yao yiniyo yanunhilijaga unsu go ndimu ulu yabhijimija mpaka yakupandika chiza na gwiyubhona indimu yiniyo. Hunagwene abhanhu bhenabho bhagayomga giki, “yapula nsu.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo alina masala gagujichola isabho mpaga ujipandika umukikalile kakwe. Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agagatumamilaga chiza amasala gakwe bho guitilila bhukengeji imilimo yakwe na gwigulambija guitumama chiza mpaga oyimala, kunguno ya masala gakwe genayo, umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Uweyi apandikaga sabho ningi noyi aha kaya yakwe yiniyo kunguno ya gugatumamila chiza amasala gakwe genabho, umukikalile kakwe kenako.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo agikolaga ni nva iyo yanunhilijaga unsu go ndimu ulu yabhijimija mpaga yayipandika, kunguno nuweyi agagatumamilaga chiza amasala gakwe bho gwigulambija gutumama milimo yakwe chiza mpaga opandika sabho ningi aha kaya yakwe yiniyo, umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagang’wilaga giki, “yapula nsu.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhanhu higulya ya gudebha ugugatumamila chiza amasala gabho bho gwigulambija gutumama milimo yabho chiza, kugiki bhadule gupandika sabho ningi, umukaya jabho jinijo.

Mwanzo 10:9.

Mwanzo 25:27.

Yeremia 16:16.

KISWAHILI: AMENUSA HARUFU.

Hapo zamani walikuwepo watu waliokuwa wanawinda wanyama poli na mbwa wao. Mbwa huyo alikuwa akimtafuta mnyama wanayemuwinda anapowapotea kwa kunusa harufu yake mpaka anampata. Ndiyo maana watu hao walisema kwamba, “amenusa harufu.”

Msemo huo, hulinganishwa kwa mtu yule ambaye ana akili za kutafuta mali mpaka anaipata katika maisha yake. Mtu huyo, huitumia vizuri akili yake hiyo kwa kuzifanyia utafiti kazi zake na kujibidisha kuzitekeleza vizuri mpaka anazimaliza kwa sababu ya akili yake hiyo, maishani mwake. Yeye hupata mali nyingi sana katika familia yake kwa sababu ya kuzitumia vizuri hivyo akili zake hizo, katika maisha yake hayo.

Mtu huyo, hufanana na yule mbwa aliyemtafuta mnyama kwa kunusa harufu yake mpaka akampata, kwa sababu naye huitumiza vizuri akili yake kwa kutafuta kazi na kuzitekeleza vizuri mpaka anafanikiwa kupaka mali nyingi katika familia yake, maishani mwake. Ndiyo maana watu humwambia kamba, “amerusa harufu.”

Msemo huo, hufundisha watu juu ya kuelewa namna ya kuzitumia vizuri akili zao kwa kujibidisha kuzitekeleza vizuri kazi zao, ili waweze kupata mali nyingi katika familia zao hizo.

Mwanzo 10:9.

Mwanzo 25:27.

Yeremia 16:16.

ENGLISH: IT HAS SNIFFED THE SMELL.

In the past, people hunted wild animals with the help of dogs. When the animal escaped or became lost, the dog would search for it by following its scent. The dog carefully sniffed the ground and tracked the smell until it found the animal. Because of this ability, people would say, “It has sniffed the smell.”

This saying is compared to a person who has intelligence and determination to search for success and wealth in life. Just as the dog follows the scent without giving up, a wise person uses his mind carefully. He studies his tasks, plans well, and works hard until he achieves his goals. Through persistence and intelligence, he succeeds and brings prosperity to his family.

That person is like the hunting dog that tracks the animal by its scent until it finds it. In the same way, he uses wisdom and careful thinking to identify opportunities and carry out his work successfully. Because of this effort and intelligence, he gains wealth and improves his life.

Therefore, when people say, “It has sniffed the smell,” they are praising someone who is clever, observant, and hardworking in seeking success.

This saying teaches people to use their minds wisely, work diligently, and to remain focused until they achieve their goals and bring prosperity to their families.

Genesis 10:9 – Nimrod was described as a mighty hunter before the Lord.

Genesis 25:27 – Esau was a skillful hunter, a man of the field.

Jeremiah 16:16 – The Lord speaks of sending many hunters who will search and find.

1466. MULI B’AGWEGWE.

Akahayile kenako kahoyelile bhanhu abho bhamanile bhugota bho gwambilija bhanhu. Abhanhu bhenabho bhabhejaga bhugota bho gupija bhanhu bhabho kunguno ya bhudiliji bhobho bhunubho ukubhichabho bhenabho. Hunagwene abhanhu bhenabho bhagabhawila giki, “muli b’agwegwe.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kubhanhu abho bhagabhadililaga chiza abhanhu bhabho umukikalile kabho. Abhanhu bhenabho bhagifunyaga chiza ugubhambilija abhanhu bho gwigulambija gutumama milimo yabho bho nguzu na gubhalanga abhichabho gwikala chiza na bhichabho, kunguno ya bhutogwa bhobho ukubhichabho, umuwikaji bhobho. Abhoyi bhagagamalaga wangu amakoye ga bhanhu bhabho bhenabho kunguno ya bhutogwa bhobho ubho gubhadilila chiza abhanhu bhabho bhenabho, umukikalile kabho.

Abhanhu bhenabho bhagikolaga nabho bhagabhambilija abhanhu bhabho bho gutumila bhugota bhobho, kunguno nabhoyi bhagabhadililaga chiza abhanhu bhabho bho gubhambilija chiza ugugamala amakoye gabho, umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagabhawilaga giki, “muli b’agwegwe.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhanhu higulya ya bhutogwa bho gubhambilija chiza abhanhu bhabho ugugamala wangu amakoye gabho, kugiki bhadule gwikala na bhuyegi umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho.

Kutoka 20:17.

Waefeso 5:3.

2Petro 2:14.

KISWAHILI: MU WAGANGA.

Msemo huo huangalia watu walioelewa dawa za kusaidia watu. Watu hao walitengeneza dawa za kuponya watu wao kwa sababu ya kuwajali vizuri wenzao hao. Ndiyo maana watu hao waliwaambia watu hao kwamba “mu waganga.”

Msemo huo, hulinganishwa kwa watu wale wanaowajali wenzao katika maisha yao. Watu hao, hujitolea katika kuwasaidia wenzao hao kwa kujibidisha kufanya kazi zao kwa nguvu na kuishi vizuri na wenzao hao, kwa sababu ya upendo wao huo kwa watu wao hao, maishani mwao. Wao huyatatua kwa haraka matatizo ya watu wao hao kwa sababu ya upendo wao huo wa kuwajali vizuri wenzao hao, katika maisha yao.

Watu hao, hufanana na wale waliowasaida watu wao kwa kutumia dawa zao zilizoponya majonjwa yao, kwa sababu nao huwajali vizuri watu wao kwa kuwasaidia katika kutatua matatizo yao, maishani mwao. Ndiyo maana watu hao huwaambia kwamba, “mu waganga.”

Msemo huo, hufundisha watu juu ya kuwa na upendo wa kuwasaidia watu wao katika kuyatatua matatizo yao kwa haraka, ili waweze kuishi kwa furaha maishani mwao.

Kutoka 20:17.

Waefeso 5:3.

2Petro 2:14.

ENGLISH: YOU ARE TRADITIONAL DOCTORS

This saying refers to people who understand medicine and use their knowledge to help others. In the past, traditional doctors prepared herbal medicine to cure diseases because they cared deeply about the well-being of their communities. For this reason, people would say to them, “You are traditional doctors.”

This saying is compared to people who genuinely care about others in their daily lives. Such people dedicate themselves to helping their fellow human beings. They work hard, live peacefully with others, and quickly respond when someone is facing a problem. Their actions are motivated by love and compassion.

Just as traditional doctors use their medicine to heal the sick, these caring individuals use their wisdom, kindness, and effort to help solve the problems of others. Because of their willingness to serve and support their community, people describe them by saying, “You are traditional doctors.”

This saying teaches the importance of love, compassion, and readiness to help others solve their problems so that everyone may live happily and peacefully. That is say, true love for others is shown through actions, by helping, healing, and supporting one another.

Exodus 20:17 – Teaches us not to covet what belongs to others, encouraging contentment and good relationships.

Ephesians 5:3 – Encourages people to live pure and honorable lives.

2 Peter 2:14 – Warns against sinful desires and urges people to live righteously.

1464. ALISATA NZWAZWA.

Olihoyi munhu uyo osataga nkono umukikalile kakwe. Umunhu ng’wunuyo obhalomelaga abhiye umuosatilaga kunguno ohayaga gupandika wambilijiwa bho gugupija wangu. Uweyi agabhawila abhie bhenabho chiza mpaga bhuyidebha nose isata yakwe yiniyo. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagayomba giki, “alisata nwazwa.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo agagudililaga chiza umili gokwe bho guguchala kubhugota ulu osataga, umukikalile kakwe. Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agajaga kusitali wangu ulu osataga ogalagulwa mpaga opila wangu kunguno ya witegeleja bhokwe bhunubho ubho gugudilila chiza umili gokwe gunuyo, umuwikaji bhokwe. Uweyi agapilaga wangu uluosataga kunguno ya gwanguha kuja kusitali ulu osataga chiniko, umukikalile kakwe.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agikolaga nuyo ojaga kusitali wangu ulu osataga ogalagulwa mpaga opila chiza, kunguno nuweyi agajaga kusitali wangu ogalagulwa mpaga opila chiza, umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagangwilaga giki, “alisata nzwazwa.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhanhu higulya ya kubhiza na witegeleja bho gubhachala kusitali abhanhu bhabho ulu bhasataga, kugiki bhadule gupila wangu isata jabho, umuwikaji bhobho.

Luka 4:40.

Luka 6:6-10.

Matendo 5:15-16.

KISWAHILI: ANAUMWA MKONO.

Alikuwepo mtu aliyekuwa anaumwa mkono katika maisha yake. Mtu huyo, aliwasimulia wenzake juu ya maumivu yake kwa sababu ya kutaka kupata msaada wa kumwezesha kupona haraka. Yeye aliwaeleza wenzake hao vizuri, mpaka wakaelewa kuwa ana ugonjwa huo. Ndiyo maana walisema kwamba, “anaumwa mkono.”

Msemo huo, hulinganishwa kwa mtu yule ambaye anaumakini wa kuujali mwili wake kwa kuupekeleka hospitalini anapoumwa, katika maisha yake. Mtu huyo, huwahi kwenda hospitalini kwenda kupata matibabu mpaka anapona haraka kwa sababu ya umakini wake huo wa kuujali mwili wake anapojisikia maumivu, maishani mwake. Yeye hupona haraka maradhi yanayompata kwa sababu ya kuwahi kwenda kutibiwa hospitalini anapougua, katika maisha yake.

Mtu huyo, hufanana na yule aliyewahi kwenda hopitalini alipougua, kwa sababu naye huwahi kwenda hospitalini anapougua, maishani mwake. Ndiyo maana watu husema juu yake kwamba, “anaumwa mkono.”

Msemo huo hufundisha watu juu ya kuwa na umakini wa kuwawahisha wagonjwa wao kutibiwa hospitalini wanapoumwa, ili waweze kupona haraka vya kutosha kuendelea kuzitunza familia zao, maishani mwao.

Luka 4:40.

Luka 6:6-10.

Matendo 5:15-16.

ENGLISH: HE HAS A SORE HAND

This saying comes from the story of a man who had a sore hand. Because of the pain, he informed his friends about his condition so that he could get help and recover quickly. He explained his problem clearly until his friends understood that he was sick. That is why they said, “He has a sore hand.”

This saying is compared to a person who takes good care of his body by seeking medical treatment whenever he is sick. Such a person goes to the hospital as soon as he feels pain, receives proper treatment, and recovers quickly because of his attentiveness to his health. As a result, he does not allow illness to worsen in his life.

That person is similar to the man with the sore hand, because he does not hide his sickness or ignore it. Instead, he seeks help early. That is why people say about him, “He has a sore hand.”

This saying teaches people to take illness seriously and to ensure that sick people are taken to the hospital for treatment. By doing so, they can recover quickly and continue caring for their families and fulfilling their responsibilities in life.
Luke 4:40.
Luke 6:6–10.
Acts 5:15–16.