Mazvokuda, kurumwa nechokuchera.

Translation

Getting bitten by something you dug up is by choice.

Inspiration

Edible mice (mbeva) and insects (e.g. the large edible sand cricket called gurwe) are in some instances collected by digging in the soil.

Application

There is little sympathy for one who knowingly exposes himself to harm.

Similar Proverbs

1. Afira nyora haachemwi.

2. Mazvokuda, kufa namaronda enyora.

3. Mazvokuda, kukangira nyimo muruoko.

4. Mazvokuda, kurumwa nechokudongorera.