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Munhu kutukirwa kubata, kupiwa ushe.

Translation

One who is rebuked for failing to work is being offered chieftaincy.

Application

Sometimes people will encourage someone to do something, or reprimand him against something, not for their benefit but his.

Similar Proverbs

1. Anokuti rima ati udye.

2. Anoti chengeta mwana wako, anoti ugozotuma hako.

3. Ungokutukira badza, ungokupa upfumi.

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