Sukuma

1527. SUKUMA: UBHULONGO BHULI MAGULU MAGUHI.

Ulusumo lunulo lwingile kuli mpeji o magulu maguhi uyo agagema gutoroka wangu uduma. Umunhu ng’wunuyo agandya gupela wangu, aliyo adasegendelile upandikwa. Hukwene huguhaya giki, ubhulongo bhudikalaga makanza malihu kunguno ubhunhana bhugabhupandikaga wangu. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagang’wila giki, “ubhulongo bhuli na magulu maguhi.”

Ulusumo lunulo lugalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo agabhalembaga abhangi kusolobho yakwe na nhinda jakwe, umukikalile kakwe. Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agiganikaga giki ubhulongo bhunubho bhugumshisha kule aliyo lulu ubhunhana bhugang’olesha hape wangu, umuwikaji bhokwe. Uweyi agabhonaga soni ningi mpaga oduma uguilela ikaya yakwe yiniyo ulu bhobadijiwa ubhulongo bhokwe bhunubho, umukikalile kakwe kenako.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo agikolaga nu mpeji uo magulu maguhi uyo agagema gutoroka uduma, kunguno nuweyi agabhalembaga abhiye mpaga oduma uguyilema ikaya yakwe ulu bhobadijiwa ubhulongo bhokwe bhunubho, umuwikaji bhokwe. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagang’wilaga giki, “ubhulongo bhuli na magulu maguhi.”

Ulusumo lunulo lolanga abhanhu higulya ya guleka bhulongo bho guwikalana chiza ubhunhna, kugiki bhadule gujilela chiza ikaya jabho, umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho.

Luka 8:17.

Mithali 12:19.

Wakolosai 3:9.

Yohana 8:32.

Mithali 19:9.

SWAHILI: UONGO UNA MIGUU MIFUPI.

Methali hii inaweza kufuatiliwa hadi kwa mkimbiaji mwenye miguu mifupi ambaye alijaribu kumtoroka mtu haraka. Alianza mbio haraka, lakini hakuweza kwenda mbali kabla ya kukamatwa, akashindwa. Inamaanisha kwamba uongo haudumu kwa muda mrefu kwa sababu ukweli hatimaye humpata. Ndiyo maana watu humwambia kwamba “uongo una miguu mifupi.”

Methali hii hulinganishwa kwa mtu anayesema uongo ili kuwadanganya wengine kwa faida yake binafsi, ulinzi, au kiburi katika maisha yake. Mtu kama huyo hudhani uongo huo utampeleka mbali, lakini hivi karibuni ukweli humfichua. Yeye huona aibu hadi kufikia hatua ya kushindwa kuiongoza familia yake, pale uongo wake unapogunduliwa, katika maisha yake.

Mtu huyu hufanana na yule mkimbiaji mwenye miguu mifupi aliyejaribu kumtoroka mtu haraka akashindwa, kwa sababu naye pia huwadanganya wengine hadi kufikia hatua ya kuona aibu wakati wengine wanapoujua ukweli, katika maisha yake. Ndiyo maana watu humwambia kwamba “uongo una miguu mifupi.”

Methali hii huwafundisha watu kuhusu: ukweli, hatari ya udanganyifu, uaminifu katika jamii, umuhimu wa kusema ukweli kila wakati na uhakika kwamba uwongo uliofichwa hatimaye utafichuliwa.

Luka 8:17 “Kwa maana hakuna kitu kilichofichwa ambacho hakitafichuliwa, wala hakuna kitu kilichofichwa ambacho hakitajulikana au kuwekwa wazi.”

Mithali 12:19 “Midomo ya kweli hudumu milele, lakini ulimi wa uongo hudumu kwa muda mfupi tu.”

Wakolosai 3:9 “Msiambiane uongo, kwa kuwa mmevua utu wenu wa zamani pamoja na matendo yake.”

Yohana 8:32 “Ndipo mtakapojua ukweli, nao ukweli utawaweka huru.”

Mithali 19:9 “Shahidi wa uongo hatakosa kuadhibiwa, na yeyote asemaye uongo ataangamia.”

ENGLISH PROVERB: A LIE HAS SHORT LEGS.

This proverb can be traced back to a runner with short legs who tried to escape from someone faster. He began the race quickly, but could not go far before being caught. It means that lies do not last long because the truth eventually catches up with them. That is why people say “a lie has short legs.”

This proverb is compared to a person who speaks falsehood to deceive others for personal gain, protection, or pride in his life. Such a person may think the lie will carry him far, but soon the truth exposes him. He is ashamed when his lie is discovered to the point of failing to lead his family, in his life.

This person resembles that runner with short legs who tried to escape from someone faster because he also lies others to the point of being ashamed when others know the truth, in his life. That is why people tell him “a lie has short legs.”

This proverb teaches people about: Honesty and truthfulness, the danger of deception, trustworthiness in society, the importance of speaking the truth always and the certainty that hidden lies will eventually be revealed

Luke 8:17 “For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out into the open.”

Proverbs 12:19 “Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.”

Colossians 3:9 “Do not lie to one another, since you have taken off your old self with its practices.”

John 8:32 “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

Proverbs 19:9 “A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will perish.”

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.

1524. SUKUMA: AMIITO GALIMIZA GULEB’A IMIHAYO.

Imbuki ya lusumo lunulo yifumilile kuli nimi uyo wikalaga muchalo ja Sanjo. Unimi ng’wunuyo, omishiga diyu ogandya gulima mpaka lyagwa ilimi kunguno oliamanile igiki “ijito jigayombaga noyi kulebha imihayo.” Hunagwene abhanhu abho bhamujaga inguno ya gwita chiniko obhashogejaga giki, “amiito galimiza gulebha imihayo.”

Ulusumo lunulo lugalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo alinikujo lwa golecha bhutungulija nu bhutogwa bhokwe bho gubhitila imilimo iyo agayitaga duhu. Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agiitaga yose iyo ilimubhulagani bhokwe na kajile kakwe kunguno ya likujo lyakwe linilo umuwikaji bhokwe. Uweyi agasabhaga sabho ningi noyi ahakaya yakwe yiniyo kunguno ya likujo lyakwe linilo ilyaguitimija imilimo yakwe bho gwigulambija guitumama chiza, umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agikolaga nuyo otumamaga milimo yakwe gwingila diyu mpaka lyagagwa ilimi kunguno nuweyi agigulambijaga gutumama milimo yakwe mpaga osabha sabho ningi aha kaya yakwe yiniyo umuwikaji bhokwe. Uweyi alintongeji ntungulija uyo agabholekeja abhanhu bhakwe nzila ya wiza bho gutumama milimo chiza, adiogutumila mihayo duhu. Hunagwene agayombaga giki, “amiito galimiza gulebha imihayo.”

Ulusumo lunulo, lolanga bhanhu higulya ya bhutungilija na wigulambija bho gutumama imilimo midamu. Lubhalanga gudebha igiki mihayo duhu idadulile gubheja bhutungulija kugiki bhadule guyimalamaja bho miito gabho iyo bhagayiyombaga, umuwikaji bhobho.

Yakobo 2:17.

Mathayo 7:16.

1 Yohana 3:18.

Mithali 14:23.

SWAHILI: VITENDO NI BORA KULIKO MANENO.

Asili ya methali hii ilianzia kutoka kwa mkulima aliyeishi katika kijiji cha Sanjo. Mkulima huyo alikuwa akiamka mapema asubuhi na kuanza kufanya kazi kuanzia asubuhi hadi jioni kwa sababu alijua kwamba “matendo huzungumza zaidi kuliko maneno.” Ndiyo maana watu walipomuuliza sababu ya kufanya hivyo, alijibu kwa kusema kwamba, “matendo ni bora kuliko maneno.”

Methali hii hulinganishwa kwa mtu mwenye hekima ya kuthibitisha wema wake, uaminifu, upendo, au bidii kwa kupitia kile anachofanya badala ya kile anachosema tu. Mtu kama huyo hutimiza ahadi zake na kuonesha tabia njema kwa matendo ambayo huwatendea wengine kwa sababu ya hekima yake hiyo maishani mwake.  Yeye hutajirika sana katika familia yake kwa sababu ya hekima yake hiyo ya kutekeleza anachosema kwa kufanya kazi kwa bidii katika maisha yake hayo ya kila siku.

Mtu huyo hufanana na yule mkulima aliyefanya kazi zake kuanzia asubuhi hadi jioni kwa sababu naye pia hufanya kazi zake kwa bidii hadi kufikia hatua ya kuwa tajiri katika familia yake. Yeye ni kiongozi anayewahudumia watu kwa uaminifu badala ya kutoa ahadi tupu. Ndiyo maana husema kwamba “matendo ni bora kuliko maneno.”

Methali hii huwafundisha watu kuhusu: uwajibikaji, uaminifu, kuwa na bidii ya kufanya kazi ngumu. Kuelewa kuwa maneno pekee hayawezi kujenga uaminifu isipokuwa yanaungwa mkono na matendo. Kwa hiyo, watu wanapaswa kuishi kulingana na yale wanayoyasema na kuyatekeleza yale wanayohubiri.

Yakobo 2:17 “Imani yenyewe, ikiwa haina matendo, imekufa.”

Mathayo 7:16 “Kwa matunda yao mtawatambua.”

1 Yohana 3:18 “Tusipende kwa maneno au kwa usemi bali kwa matendo na kweli.”

Mithali 14:23 “Kila kazi ngumu huleta faida, lakini maneno matupu huleta umaskini.”

ENGLISH: ACTIONS ARE BETTER THAN WORDS

The original of this proverb started from a farmer who lived at Sanjo village. This farmer used to wake up and start working from morning to evening because he knew that “actions speak louder than words.” That why when people asked him a reason of doing so, he answered “actions are better than words.”

This proverb is equaled to a person who has wisdom of proving his goodness, honesty, love, or hard work through what he does instead of what he merely says. Such a person fulfills promises and demonstrates character by deeds which he does to others because of his wisdom in life. He becomes so rich at his family because of his wisdom of practicing what he says by working hard in his daily life.

This person resembles a farmer who did his works from morning to evening because he also works hard to the point of becoming rich at his family. He is a leader who serves people faithfully instead of making empty promises.That is why he says “actions are better than words.”

This proverb teaches people about: honesty, responsibility, faithfulness, and hard work. Words alone cannot build trust unless they are supported by actions. People should live according to what they say and practice what they preach.

James 2:17 “Faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.”

Matthew 7:16 “By their fruits you will know them.”

1John 3:18 “Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.”

Proverbs 14:23 “All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.”

1522. UYUJA NANG’HO GUJUPUNGUGIJIWA KUGIKI UYUTOB’ELA GODI YA GUGWINHA IKUJO.

Imbuki ya kahayile kenako ilolile ikanza lya bhukoloni. Ahikanza linilo ulu giki munhu alina ng’ombe ningi japungujiyagwa jasaga ngehu. Giko lulu ulu giki munhu adina ng’ombe ogabhilagwa inguno hayo nuweyi abhize nsabhi oguyutob’ela godi ya gung’wenhela ikujo lya gusab’a ng’ombe. Hunagwene umunhu nsabhi owilagwa giki, “uyuja nang’ho gujupungugijiwa kugiki uyutob’ela godi ya gugwinha ikujo.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu nsabhi uyo alina witegeleja bho gwicholela sabho na kujitumila bho wizanholo chiza umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Umunhu ng’wunuyo agigulambijaga gutumama milimo yakwe chiza mpaka opandika sabho ja gudula gubhambilija bhanhu bhingi kunguno ya witegeleja bhokwe bhunubho umukikalile kakwe. Uweyi agadujaga gwambililja bhanhu bhingi umuchalo jakwe kunguno ya witegeleja bho gutumama milimo yakwe mpaga opandika sabho jagugunana bhiye umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agikolaga nu nsabhi o ng’ombe uyo agabhambilija bhiye mpaga nabho bhusabha kunguno nuweyi agabhutumilaga ubhusabhi bhokwe bho gubhambilija bhiye umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Hunagwene agabhawilaga abhiye bhenabho bhuli ng’wene giki, “uyuja nang’ho gujupungugijiwa kugiki uyutob’ela godi ya gugwinha ikujo.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhanhu higulya ya gubhiza na wigeteleja bho gwicholela sabho na gujitumamila bho gubhambilija bhichabho chiza, kugiki bhadule gujibheja chiza ikaya jabho jinijo, umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho.

2Wakorintho 9:8-9.

Yoshua 14:4.

Marko 12:44.

KISWAHILI: UWE UNAENDA NA WEWE KUPUNZIWA ILI UWE UNATOZWA KODI UPATE RIDHIKI.

Chanzo cha msemo huo huangalia kipindi cha ukoloni. Kipindi hicho, kilintaka mtu aliyekuwa na ng’ombe kuwapeleka ng’ombe wake kwa kiongozi ili wakapunguzwe na kubhaki nao wachache. Hivyo basi, mtu yule ambaye hukuwa na ng’ombe aligawiwa ili naye aweze kuwa tajiri wa kulipa kodi ya kumpatia heshima. Ndiyo maana mtu aliyekuwa na ng’ombe aliambiwa kwamba, “uwe unaenda na wewe kupunguziwa ili uwe unatozwa kodi ya kukupatia heshima.”

Msemo huo, hulinganiswa kwa mtu tajiri mwenye umakini wa kutafuta mali na kuzitumia kwa ukarimu wa kumpatia heshima maishani mwake. Mtu huyo hujibidisha kufanya kazi zake vizuri mpaka anapata mali za kumwezesha kusaidia watu wengi kwa sababu ya umakini na ukarimu wake huo katika maisha yake hayo. Yeye hufanikiwa kuwasaidia watu wengi katika kijiji chake kwa sababu ya umakini na ukarimu wake huo katika maisha yake hayo.

Mtu huyo, hufanana na yule tajiri wa ng’ombe aliyewasaidia wenzake mpaka nao wakatajirika, kwa sababu naye pia huutumia utajiri wake kwa kuwasaidia wenzake maishani mwake. Ndiyo maana yeye humwambia kila mmoja wao kwamba, “uwe unaenda na wewe kupunguziwa ili uwe unatozwa kodi ya kukupatia heshima.”

Msemo huo, huwafundisha watu juu ya kuwa na umakini wa kujitafutia mali za kuwawezesha kutumia katika kuwasaidia wenzao vizuri, ili waweze kuzilea vyema familia zao, maishani mwao.

2Wakorintho 9:8-9.

Yoshua 14:4.

Marko 12:44.

ENGLISH: YOU SHOULD ALLOW YOUR WEALTH TO BE REDUCED SO THAT YOU MAY PAY THE TAX OF RESPECT.

The origin of this saying dates back to the colonial period. During that time, people who owned many cattle were required to surrender some of their cows to local leaders so that the wealth could be shared with those who had none. In this way, poorer people could also own cattle, become economically stable, and be able to contribute taxes that earned them dignity and respect within society. Because of this practice, wealthy people were advised that, “You should allow your wealth to be reduced so that you may pay the tax of respect.”

This saying is used to describe a wealthy person who works hard to gain riches and then uses those riches generously for the benefit of others. Such a person understands that true respect does not come merely from possessing wealth, but from using it wisely and compassionately to help fellow human beings. Through seriousness, hard work, and generosity, that person succeeds in supporting many people within the community.

This person resembles a rich man who helped his companions until they also became prosperous, because he used his wealth to uplift others in his life. That is why he encourages people by saying, “you should allow your wealth to be reduced so that you may pay the tax of respect.”

This saying teaches people to work seriously in search of wealth so that they may use it to help others, support their families, and improve the well-being of their communities.

Second Epistle to the Corinthians 9:8–9

Book of Joshua 14:4

Gospel of Mark 12:44

1520. SUKUMA: B’IZAGA NA SUNGE YA NG’HANA.

Imbuki ya kahayile kenako ifumilile kukikalile kabhasuguma. Abhanhu bhenabho bhabhuchaga sunge ya jiliwa guti mandege, busiga nulu jiliwa jingi ulubhajile ku nimo guti go winga bho bhazenganwa bhabho. Hunagwene bhagiwilaga bhuli ng’wene giki, “b’izaga na sunge ya ng’hana.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo agayegaga nijo alinajo na adikalaga na wiminholo umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Umunhu guti ng’wunuyo, agalonjaga mbango, bho gutumama milimo yakwe bho bhutungilija na wizanholo kunguno ya nhungwa jakwe ijawiza jinijo, umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Uweyi agabhalelaga chiza abhanhu bha ha kaya yakwe yiniyo kunguno ya bhutungilija bhokwe bhunubho, umukikalile kakwe kenako.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agikolaga na bhasuguma abho bhagachala sunge ukuwinga bho mazenganwa bhabho, kunguno nuweyi agabhalelaga chiza abhanhu bha ha kaya yakwe mpaka bhakula chiza, umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Hunagwene agang’wilaga bhuli ng’wene giki, “b’izaga na sunge ya ng’hana.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhanhu higulya ya gubhiza na bhutungilija bho guyega na ginhu ijo bhalinajo, na kutumama milimo yabho bho wizanholo na widohya, kugiki bhadule kujilela chiza ikaya jabho umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho.

Wafilipi 4:11–12.

1 Timotheo 6:6.

Waebrania 13:5.

Mithali 15:16.

SWAHILI: UWE NA ZAWADI YA KURIDHISHA.

Asili ya msemo huo inaweza kufuatiliwa hadi kwenye maisha ya kitamaduni ya wasukuma. Watu hawa hubeba chakula kwenye ndoo zao wanapoenda kwenye sherehe za majirani zao zikiwemo zile za harusi kama michango yao kwenye sherehe hizo. Ndiyo maana wao huambiana kwamba “uwe na zawadi ya kuridhisha.”

Msemo huo hulinganishwa kwa mtu yule ambaye huridhika na kile alicho nacho na haishi na uchoyo au wivu usioisha maishani mwake. Mtu kama huyo huthamini baraka, hufanya kazi kwa uaminifu, na huepuka malalamiko yasiyo ya lazima kwa sababu ya tabia yake hizo njema maishani mwake. Yeye huwalea vyema wanafamilia wake kwa sababu ya uaminifu wake huo katika maisha yake ya kila siku.

Mtu huyo hufanana na wale wasukuma waliotuma zawadi nzuri kwenye harusi za majirani zao kwa sababu naye pia huwalea vyema wanafamilia wake kama zawadi yake kwao, maishani mwake. Ndiyo maana huwafundisha kwa kusema “uwe na zawadi ya kuridhisha.”

Msemo huo huwafundisha watu kuhusu kuridhika, kuwa na shukrani, unyenyekevu, na amani ya moyo. Unawakumbusha kwamba kuridhika huleta furaha, huku uchoyo mara nyingi ukileta migogoro, wivu, na huzuni. Mtu mwenye shukrani huthamini baraka za Mungu na anaheshimu ustawi wa wengine.

Wafilipi 4:11–12. “Nimejifunza kuridhika katika hali yoyote.”

1 Timotheo 6:6. “Utauwa pamoja na kuridhika ni faida kubwa.”

Waebrania 13:5. “Ridhika na ulicho nacho.”

Mithali 15:16. “Afadhali kuwa na kidogo pamoja na kumcha Bwana, kuliko kuwa na mali nyingi pamoja na masumbufu.”

ENGLISH: HAVE A GIFT OF SATISFACTION.

The origin of this saying can be traced back to the traditional life of the Sukuma people. These people carry food in their bucket while going to their ceremonies like weddings of their neighbors as their contributions to such party. That is why they encourage one another by saying “have a gift of satisfaction.”

This saying is compared to a person who is content with what he or she has and does not live with endless greed or jealousy in life. Such a person appreciates blessings, works honestly, and avoids unnecessary complaints because of his sound behavior in life. He nicely nurtures his family members because of his being honest in his daily life.

This person resembles those who sent nice gifts to the weddings of their neighbors because of he also nurtures well his family members in his life. That is why he encourage them by saying “have a gift of satisfaction.”

This saying teaches people about contentment, gratitude, humility, and peace of heart. It reminds them that satisfaction brings happiness, while greed often brings conflict, envy, and sorrow. A thankful person values God’s blessings and respects the welfare of others.

Philippians 4:11–12. “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.”

1 Timothy 6:6. “Godliness with contentment is great gain.”

Hebrews 13:5. “Be content with what you have.”

Proverbs 15:16. “Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil.”