Sukuma

1442. JILEGESA.

Akahayile kenako kalolile tushinu tudododo uto tugabhugusaga manti na malubab’o bho gulegesa. Utoi tudulile gulikenagula nulu linti litale mpaga tuligwisha kunguno ya bhuli bhoto bhunubho. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagatwitanaga giki, “jilegesa.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo ali nsigani ogubhalisanya bhanhu, umukikalile kakwe. Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agabhasigaga bho gubhayomba shibhi abhiye na gubhalisanya mpaka nose oyibhulaga ikaya yabho, kunguno ya bhusigani bhokwe ubhogubhalisanya bhanhu bhunubho, umuwikaji bhokwe. Uweyi agaikenagulaga ikaya yakwe kunguno ya bhusigani bhokwe ubho ubhogubhalisanya bhanhu bhunubho, umukikalile kakwe.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agikolaga nu tushinu uto tugalegesaga manti bho gugalya mpaga gagwa, kunguno nuweyi agabhasigaga bho gubhalisanya abhanhu mpaga bhiduma, umuwikaji bhokwe. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagang’witanaga giki, “jilegesa.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhanhu higulya ya guleka bhusigani bho gubhalisanya abhanhu kugiki bhadule kujibheja chiza ikaya jabho, umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho.

Zaburi 23:1-6.

Kutoka 6:6-8.

Ayubu 6:1-4.

KISWAHILI: KIPEKECHA.

Msemo huo, huangalia wadudu wadogo wadogo ambao hula miti au mbao kwa kupekecha. Wadudu hao wanaweza kuharibu hata mti mkuwa kwa kuupekecha mpaga ukaanguka kwa sababu ya ulaji wao huo. Ndiyo maana watu huwaita wadudu hao jina la “kipekecha.”

Msemo huo, hulinganishwa kwa mtu yule ambaye ni msengenyaji wa kugombanisha watu, katika maisha yake. Mtu huyo, huwasengenya watu kwa kuwagombanisha mpaka anafunja familia zao, kwa sababu ya usengenyaji wake huo wa kugombanisha watu, maishani mwake. Yeye huitenganisha familia yake kwa sababu ya usengenyaji wake huo wa kugombanisha watu, katika maisha yake hayo.

Mtu huyo, hufanana na wale wadudu wanaangusha miti mikubwa kwa kuipekecha, kwa sababu naye hutenganisha familia kwa maneno yake ya usengenyaji huo wa kugombanisha watu, maishani mwake. Ndiyo maana watu humuita jina la “kipekecha.”

Msemo huo, hufundisha watu juu ya kuacha usengenyaji wa kugombanisha watu maishani mwao, ili waweze kuzilea vyema familia zao, katika maisha yao.

Zaburi 23:1-6.

Kutoka 6:6-8.

Ayubu 6:1-4.

ENGLISH: TREE EATERS.

This saying refers to small insects that eat trees or wood by gnawing. Although they are small, these insects can destroy even a very large tree by eating it slowly from the inside until it finally falls. Because of this destructive behavior, people call them “tree eaters.”

This saying is compared to a person who is a gossiper and a troublemaker in life. Such a person spreads gossip among people, causing quarrels, hatred, and division. Through careless and harmful words, the gossiper gradually destroys relationships and even breaks families apart, just as the insects destroy a tree little by little.

Like the insects that bring down a strong tree by constant gnawing, a gossiper destroys families and communities through repeated words that cause conflict. That is why such a person is also called a “tree eater.”

This saying imparts in people an idea of avoiding gossip and actions that create conflict. It encourages self-control in speech, peace among people, and the protection of families, so that homes and communities may grow strong instead of being destroyed from within.

Psalm 23:1–6.

Exodus 6:6–8.

Job 6:1–4.

1441. NILEKAGE NIYAGALULE.

Akahayile kenako kahoyelile bhanhu bhabhili abho bhikalaga kihamo. Abhanhu bhenabho bhalibhaduma ugujilanija lihamo kunguno uungi onkelelaga ung’wiye mpaga nose uikala na bhusunduhazu umumoyo gokwe. Ung’wiye ng’wunuyo aganoga nose ugwikala na bhusunduhazu bhunubho mpaga nose wiyangula gulekana nang’hwe. Hunagwene agayomba giki, “nilekage niyagalule.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kubhitoji abho bhali na bhushilimu bho gwikelela, umukikalile kabho. Abhanhu bhenabho bhuli ng’wene agiganikaga giki, alina masala mingi kulebha ung’wiye kunguno ya bhushilimu bhobho bhunubho, umuwikaji bhobho. Abhoyi bhagadumaga uguyilela chiza ikaya yabho kuguno ya bhushilimu bhobho bhunubho, umukikalile kabho kenako.

Abhanhu bhenabho bhagikolaga nabho bhagaduma ugwikala kihamo mpaga nose bhulekana, kunguno nabhoyi bhali na bhushilimu bho gwikelela mpaga nose bhaduma uguilela chiza ikaya yabho, umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho. Hunagwene bhuli gwene agiganikaga gung’wila ung’wiye giki, “nilekage niyagalule.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhitoji hugulya ya guleka bhushilimu bho gwikelela kugiki bhadule gujilela chiza ikaya jabho, umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho.

Isaya 61:1-3.

Matendo 2:42.

Matendo 4:32.

Wagalatia 5:22.

Mathayo 18:20.

KISWAHILI: NIACHE HURU.

Msemo huo huongelea watu wawili walioishi pamoja. Watu hao walishindwa kuendana pamoja kwa sababu mmoja alikuwa na ujeuri wa kumpunja mwenzake mpaka mwishowe huyo mwenzake alianza kuishi kwa huzuni moyoni mwake. Mwenzake huyo, alichoka kuishi katika huzuni hiyo akaamua kuachana naye. Ndiyo maana alisema kwamba, “niache huru.”

Msemo huo, hulinganishwa kwa wana ndoa wale wenye ujeuri wa kupunjana katika maisha yao. Watu hayo, kila mmoja hujifikiria kwamba ana akili nyingi kuliko mwenzake kwa sababu ya ujeuri wao huo wa kudharauriana, maishani mwao. Wao hushindwa kuilea vyema familia yao hiyo kwa sababu ya ujeuri wao huo wa kudharauriana, katika maisha yao hayo.

Msemo huo hulinganishwa kwa wale walioshindwa kuishi pamoja mpaka mwishowe wakaachana kwa sababu nao wana ujeuri wa kudharaurina mpaka mwishowe wanashindwa kuilea vyema familia yao, maishani mwao. Ndiyo maana kila mmoja wao hufikiria kumwambia mwenzake kwamba, “niache huru.”

Msemo huo, hufundisha wana ndoa juu ya kuacha ujeuri wa kudharauriana katika maisha yao, ili waweze kuzilea vyema familia zao, maishani mwao.

Isaya 61:1-3.

Matendo 2:42.

Matendo 4:32.

Wagalatia 5:22.

Mathayo 18:20.

ENGLISH: LET ME BE FREE

This saying speaks about two people who lived together but failed to live in harmony. One of them repeatedly despised and belittled the other. As a result, the one who was despised began to live with deep sadness in his heart. Eventually, tired of carrying this pain, he chose to leave. That decision gave rise to the words, “Let me be free.”

The saying is especially relevant to married couples who despise one another in their daily lives. Each spouse believes himself or herself to be wiser or more important than the other. This attitude of contempt destroys mutual respect and love, and as a result, such couples fail to raise their family well.

It also applies to people who were unable to continue living together and finally separated. Their relationship broke down because of constant belittling and lack of respect. When unity disappears and family life collapses, each person eventually feels compelled to say to the other, “Let me be free.”

This saying teaches married couples, and all who live in close relationships to abandon the violence of despising and belittling one another. Only through respect, love, and humility can families be built up and children be raised well.

Isaiah 61:1–3 – God’s mission of healing the brokenhearted and setting the oppressed free.

Acts 2:42 – The call to unity, fellowship, and shared life.

Acts 4:32 – Living together in one heart and mind.

Galatians 5:22 – The fruits of the Spirit that sustain healthy relationships.

Matthew 18:20 – God’s presence where people gather in unity.

1440. NAJA.

Aho kale olihoyi munhu uyo agasumba lugendo lo guja bhugeni. Umunhu ng’wunuyo agabhitana abhanwani bhakwe bhuja aha kaya yakwe kunguno ya gubhalaga. Aho bhaja abhanwani bhakwe bhenabho abhagabhawila giki bhikale mhola uweyi aligeniha. Hunagwene agayomba giki, “naja.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo agikalaga chiza na bhanhu bha ha kaya yake. Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agabhalangaga lilange lya gwikala bhitogilwe chiza bho gwiyambilija gutumama milimo yabho chiza, kunguno ya bhutungilija bhokwe bhunubho umuwikaji bhokwe. Uweyi apandikaga mbango ja gwikala na bhuyegi aha kaya yakwe yiniyo kunguno ya bhutungilija bhokwe bhunubho ubho guyilela chiza ikaya yakwe, umukikalile kakwe kenako.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agikolaga nuyo agabhitana gubhalaga abhanwani bhakwe aho ohaya gugeniha, kunguno nuweyi agajaga gujubhalanga lilange lya gwikala chiza na bhanhu umuwikaji bhokwe. Hunagwene ulu alibhalaga agayombaga giki, “naja.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhanhu higulya ya gubhiza na bhutungilija bho gubhalela chiza abhanhu bhabho, kugiki bhadule gwikala na bhuyegi umukaya jabho jinijo.

Kutoka 18:27.

1Wafalme 8:66.

Marko 6:46.

2 Wakorintho 2:13.

KISWAHILI: NAENDA.

Hapo zamani alikuwepo mtu aliyetaka kusafiri kwenda ugenini. Mtu huyo aliwaita rafiki zake kwenda nyumbani kwake kwa sababu alitaka kuwaaga. Walipofika kwake wale rafiki zake aliwaambia wakae salama kwa sababu yeye alikuwa anaenda ugenini. Ndiyo maana aliwaambia kwamba, “naenda.”

Msemo huo hulinganishwa kwa mtu yule anayeishi vizuri na watu wa nyumbani mwake katika maisha yake. Mtu huyo, huwafundisha watu wake malezi ya kuishi kwa upendo wakisaidiana vizuri katika kufanya kazi zao, kwa sababu ya uaminifu wake huo maishani mwake. Yeye hupata baraka za kuishi kwa furaha katika familia yake hiyo kwa kwa sababu ya uaminifu wake huo wa kuwafundisha malezi mema watu wake, katika maisha yake.

Mtu huyo, hufanana na yule aliyewaita rafiki zake ili awaage alipotaka kusafiri, kwa sababu naye kuenda kuwafundisha malezi mema watu wake katika maisha yake. Ndiyo maana anapotaka kuwaacha huwaambia kwamba, “naenda.”

Msemo huyo, hufundisha watu juu ya kuwa na uaminifu wa kuwalea vyema watu wao, ili waweze kuishi kwa furaha katika familia zao, maishani mwao.

Kutoka 18:27.

1Wafalme 8:66.

Marko 6:46.

2 Wakorintho 2:13.

ENGLISH: I AM GOING.

Once upon a time, there was a man who wanted to travel abroad. Before leaving, he invited his friends to his house so that he could say goodbye to them. When they arrived, he spoke to them kindly and encouraged them to live safely and peacefully together, because he was about to depart. That is why he said to them, “I am going.”

This saying is equated to a person who lives well with the people in his household. Such a person teaches his family good upbringing: to live with love, to help one another, and to work together honestly. Because of his integrity and good example, he receives blessings and lives happily with his family.

This person is like the man who called his friends together before his journey. Before leaving, he made sure to leave behind good teachings and wise guidance. In the same way, a responsible person prepares his people well before he departs, whether through words, actions, or example. That is why he can confidently say, “I am going.”

This saying teaches the importance of honesty, responsibility, and good upbringing, so that people may live in peace and happiness within their families and communities.

Exodus 18:27

1 Kings 8:66

Mark 6:46

2 Corinthians 2:13.

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.