3 different proverbs. Sankofa Creative Competition #5

in #sankofacomp7 years ago

Proverb 1
Adìyẹ tó ńṣu sínú ìṣasùn, sàréè ẹ̀ ló ńbàjẹ
INTERPRETATION
A hen that's defecating into a soup pot is desecrating its grave.
MEANING
We should know that what ever we do, will always come back either to bless us or hunting us.

Proverb 2
Òkè lọwọ́ afunni í gbé; ìsàlẹ̀ lọwọ́ ẹni tó ńgbàá í wà.
INTERPRETATION
A hand that gives is always at the top and the one that receives stays underneath.
MEANING
It is more blessed to give than to receive, he who gives never lack

Proverb 3
A kì í yangan bàtà, lójú ẹni tí kò lẹ́sẹ̀.
INTERPRETATION
Don't brag about shoes in the presence of someone who has no legs.
MEANING
Always remember that all fingers are not equal, don't brag about what you have, thing of others too. Be courteous and considerate


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