Proverbs of the Elephant- Chisimo che Enjofu

1.       Enjofu efutara bakikhoma mumania

(It’s only the elephant has turned its back that the ugly behinds are abused; A backbiter will wait until you leave then descend down upon you).

2.       Nandakambilwa kakona khumwanda kwe enjoli

(The one who refused advice slept on the path frequented by elephants; At times people stubborn to advice should be left to be taught a lesson by life’s experiences)

3.       Enjofu seria lusambu lwo mwana ta

(The Elephant fears not a child’s garden; One with an arrogant character is destructive and knows no limits)

4.       Enjofu yasena omusindikhe

(The Elephant trampled over he who pushed it; Do not sit on the way of danger and not expect to be harmed)

5.       Walekha enjofu wauna sichakha

(You’ve missed the elephant and stabbed the thicket; Don’t miss the real issues and attack a wrong person based on your emotions).

6.       Enjoli neyinyokha ekelao yenyosia tubetube

(When the elephant rises, it later rises tubetube bird-symbol of chaos; Flee to a safer space when you see trouble brewing)

7.       Enjofu yebubwayaya sekhusia kumusanga ta

(A young reckless elephant won’t see its tusk grow up to maturity; Reckless decisions attract risks and you may never mature to enjoy better days ahead)