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)
