Dzingidzi gonyera pamwe, chomudzimu chikuwanirepo.

Definitions

dzingidzi: carpenter bee

chomudzimu: From the ancestors. This is an expression meaning that which is outside one’s control.

Translation

Wasp, coil yourself at one place so that whatever befalls you will do so with you there.

Application

Bad things are more likely to happen to those who are  foolishly brave. It is better to be cautious and avoid unnecessarily exposing oneself to danger.

Similar Proverbs

1. Chinofa ndechakanika ura, gonzo mhini gara mumhango chomudzimu chikuwaniremo.