Translation
One that dies has no ears; one that has ears hears for itself.
Application
One who is attentive or alert is in a good position to heed a warning or advice. The uninformed and ignorant man is at risk.
Similar Proverbs
1. Chinoudzwa ndechiri mumushunje, chiri mumusakasa chinozvinzwira.
2. Tsuro inobatwa nembwa ngeinoradzika nzeve, inomisa ingonzwa.